PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 503

(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) 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 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.

(c)     (1) A group or blanket health 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:

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