Maryland § 19-713.5
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 19-713.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-713.5.
(a) If a health maintenance organization requires its subscribers to have a referral to receive consultation services in writing, the health maintenance organization shall use the uniform consultation referral form adopted by the Commissioner under § 15-120 of the Insurance Article as the sole instrument for referrals for consultation services.
(b) A health maintenance organization may not impose as a condition of coverage any requirement to:
(1) Modify the uniform consultation referral form; or
(2) Submit additional consultation referral forms.
(c) The uniform consultation referral form shall be properly completed by the health care provider referring the subscriber for consultation services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 19-713.5
What does Maryland Code § 19-713.5 cover?
Section 19-713.5 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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