Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 490T.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the reference to an individual "health"
insurance policy is added for clarity.

In subsection (a)(2)(iii) of this section, the reference to coverage for a "family
member" is substituted for the former reference to coverage for "dependents"
for consistency throughout this section.

In subsection (a)(3) of this section, the former reference to an indemnity
"type" contract is deleted as surplusage.

In the introductory language of subsection (b) of this section, the former
phrase "as to such family members' coverage" is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (c) of this section, the former introductory phrase "[f]or the
purpose of coverage under this section" is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (d)(2) of this section, the introductory phrase "[i]f the insurer or
nonprofit health service plan requires proof under this subsection" is added to
clarify that an insurer or nonprofit health service plan need not require proof
that an insured or subscriber is the grandparent, but if the insurer or nonprofit
health service plan so requires, it must pay the cost of the proof.

Defined terms: "Health insurance" § 1-101
"Insurer" § 1-101
"Policy" § 1-101

15-404. ADDITION OF CHILDREN AFTER DEATH OF SPOUSE.

(A) SCOPE OF SECTION.
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO:

(1) EACH GROUP OR BLANKET HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY THAT IS
ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THE STATE AND PROVIDES COVERAGE ON AN
EXPENSE-INCURRED BASIS; AND

(2) EACH GROUP MEDICAL OR MAJOR MEDICAL CONTRACT OR
CERTIFICATE THAT IS ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THE STATE BY A NONPROFIT
HEALTH SERVICE PLAN.

(B) IN GENERAL.

EACH POLICY, CONTRACT, OR CERTIFICATE SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION SHALL
PROVIDE A BENEFIT THAT ALLOWS THE ADDITION OF A CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S OR
SUBSCRIBER'S DEPENDENT CHILDREN TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER'S OR
SUBSCRIBER'S POLICY OR CONTRACT AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF
INSURABILITY IF:

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