PARRIS N, GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 502

(2) Notice of the prohibition established under paragraph (1) of this
subsection shall be stated in each health insurance policy and certificate in a form
approved by the Commissioner.

470AA.

(a)     In this section, "child wellness services" means a preventive activity designed
to:

(1)     Protect children from morbidity and mortality; and

(2)     Promote child development.

(b)     The provisions of this section apply to a hospital or major medical insurance
policy that:

(1)     Is written on an expense incurred basis;

(2)     Provides coverage for a family member of the insured; and

(3)     Is delivered or issued for delivery in the State.

(c)     (1) A hospital or major medical insurance policy shall include under the
family member coverage a minimum package of child wellness services that are consistent
with:

(i) Public health policy;

(ii) Professional standards; and

(iii) Scientific evidence of effectiveness.

(2) A child wellness services package required under this subsection shall
cover at least:

(i) All visits for and costs of childhood and adolescent immunizations
recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for
Disease Control;

(ii) Visits for the collection of adequate samples for hereditary and
metabolic newborn screening and follow-up between birth and 4 weeks of age, the first of
which is to be collected before 2 weeks of age;

(iii) All visits for and costs of age-appropriate screening tests for
tuberculosis, anemia, lead toxicity, hearing, and vision as determined by the American
Academy of Pediatrics;

(iv) The following services at each of the visits required under
subparagraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) of this paragraph:

1.       A physical examination;

2.       A developmental assessment; and

3.       Parental anticipatory guidance; and

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