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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 395
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health - General
19-706.
(GGG) THE PROVISIONS OF § 15-417 OF THE INSURANCE ARTICLE APPLY TO
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
Article - Insurance
15-417.
(A) THIS SECTION APPLIES TO INSURERS, NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE
PLANS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ISSUE OR DELIVER
INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, OR BLANKET HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES OR CONTRACTS IN
THE STATE;
(1) INSURERS AND NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLANS THAT PROVIDE
HOSPITAL. MEDICAL, OR SURGICAL BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS ON AN
EXPENSE-INCURRED BASIS UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES OR CONTRACTS
THAT ARE ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THE STATE; AND
(2) HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE HOSPITAL.
MEDICAL. OR SURGICAL BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS UNDER CONTRACTS
THAT ARE ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THE STATE.
(B) AN ENTITY SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION THAT PROVIDES HEALTH
BENEFITS TO FULL-TIME STUDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 MAY NOT EXCLUDE
HEALTH BENEFITS FOR A STUDENT OVER THE AGE OF 18 WHO:
(1) IS ENROLLED LESS THAN FULL TIME AS A RESULT OF A
DOCUMENTED DISABILITY; AS DETERMINED BY A DISABILITY SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYED BY THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT THE
STUDENT ATTENDS THAT PREVENTS THE STUDENT FROM MAINTAINING A
FULL-TIME COURSE LOAD: AND
(2) IS MAINTAINING A COURSE LOAD OF AT LEAST 7 CREDIT HOURS PER
SEMESTER
(C) AN ENTITY SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION MAY REQUIRE THE INSURED.
SUBSCRIBER OR ENROLLEE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF THE DISABILITY FROM A
DISABILITY SERVICES PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYED BY THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
EDUCATION THAT THE STUDENT ATTENDS OR A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WITH
SPECIAL EXPERTISE IN AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISABILITY.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED. That this Act shall apply to all
policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State
on or after October 1, 2006.
SECTION 2. 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect October 1, 2006.
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