Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

EACH GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY THAT WAS ISSUED BEFORE
JANUARY 1, 1984, SHALL BE AMENDED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THIS SECTION ON THE FIRST POLICY RENEWAL ANNIVERSARY DATE ON OR AFTER
JANUARY 1, 1984.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 477L.

In subsection (a)(1)(i)3 of this section, the term "individuals" is substituted
for the former reference to "persons" because only an individual can reside or
work in the State.

In subsection (g)(1) of this section, the former phrase "under the converted
policy" is deleted as implicit.

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

15-414. CONVERSION RIGHTS OF COVERED SPOUSE CEASING TO BE DEPENDENT

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

(1) EACH GROUP OR BLANKET CONTRACT THAT:

(I) IS DELIVERED OR ISSUED FOR DELIVERY IN THE STATE;

(II) PROVIDES HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, OR SURGICAL BENEFITS FOR
EMPLOYEES OR SUBSCRIBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS; AND

(III) ALLOWS AN EMPLOYEE OR SUBSCRIBER TO CONVERT THE
COVERAGE IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR MEMBERSHIP;

AND

(2) EACH GROUP CONTRACT THAT:

(I) IS DELIVERED OR ISSUED FOR DELIVERY IN THE STATE BY A
NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN;

(II) PROVIDES HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, OR SURGICAL BENEFITS FOR
EMPLOYEES OR MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS; AND

(III) ALLOWS AN EMPLOYEE OR MEMBER TO CONVERT THE
COVERAGE IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR MEMBERSHIP.

(B) IN GENERAL.

EACH GROUP CONTRACT SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION SHALL PROVIDE THE
SAME CONVERSION RIGHTS AND CONDITIONS TO A COVERED DEPENDENT SPOUSE

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