Ch. 502

1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(v) Laboratory tests considered necessary by the physician as indicated
by the services provided under subparagraphs (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this paragraph.

(d) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (E) OF THIS SECTION, A HOSPITAL
OR MAJOR INSURANCE POLICY UPON NOTIFICATION OF THE PREGNANCY OF THE
INSURED, SHALL:

(1)     ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THE INSURED, PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY
DATE, TO SELECT AND CONTACT A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER FOR THE EXPECTED
NEWBORN; PRIOR TO DELIVERY; AND

(2)      PROVIDE THE INSURED, PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY DATE, WITH
INFORMATION ON POSTPARTUM HOME VISITS FOR THE MOTHER AND THE CHILD
THAT INCLUDES THE NAMES OF PROVIDERS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR
POSTPARTUM HOME VISITS; AND

(3)     REQUIRE THE INSURED TO SELECT AND CONTACT A PRIMARY CARE
PROVIDER FOR THE NEWBORN PRIOR TO DISCHARGE OF THE NEWBORN FROM THE
HOSPITAL.

(E) AN INSURER ISSUING AN INSURANCE POLICY THAT IS WRITTEN ON AN
EXPENSE INCURRED BASIS AND A HOSPITAL OR MAJOR MEDICAL INSURER THAT DOES
NOT REQUIRE OR ENCOURAGE THE INSURED TO UTILIZE ANY PARTICULAR
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR GROUP OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT HAVE
ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE INSURER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE
INSURER'S INSUREDS NEED NOT IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SUBSECTION (D)
OF THIS SECTION.

(E) (F) (1) A hospital or major medical policy may not impose a deductible on
the coverage required under this section.

(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.

477KK.

(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 group or blanket health 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.

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