Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

"Insurer" § 1-101
"Policy" § 1-101
"Premium" § 1-101

15-602. TREATMENT IN STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS OR
INSTITUTIONS.

(A) SCOPE OF SECTION.

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO EACH INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, OR BLANKET HEALTH
INSURANCE POLICY OR CERTIFICATE THAT IS DELIVERED OR ISSUED FOR
DELIVERY IN THE STATE BY AN INSURER OR NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN ON
OR AFTER JULY 2, 1969.

(B) EXCLUSION OF PAYMENTS OR BENEFITS FOR TREATMENT PROHIBITED.

A POLICY OR CERTIFICATE SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION MAY NOT EXCLUDE
PAYMENTS OR BENEFITS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS, MENTAL
ILLNESS, OR ANOTHER ILLNESS COVERED UNDER THE POLICY OR CERTIFICATE
BECAUSE TREATMENT IS RECEIVED IN A HOSPITAL OR OTHER INSTITUTION OF THE
STATE OR OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE, WHETHER
OR NOT THE HOSPITAL OR OTHER INSTITUTION IS DEEMED CHARITABLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, §§ 470B and 354A(c).

In subsection (a) of this section, the references to each individual, group, or
"blanket" policy or certificate that is delivered or issued for delivery in the
State "by an insurer or nonprofit health service plan" are added to clarify the
applicability of this section.

Also in subsection (a) of this section, the defined term "health insurance" is
substituted for the former references to "sickness" and "accident" insurance
in light of the comprehensive definition of "health insurance".

Also in subsection (a) of this section, the phrase "on or after July 2, 1969" is
substituted for the former phrase "after July 1, 1969" for clarity and to
conform to similar provisions in this and other revised articles of the Code.

In subsection (b) of this section, the reference to a "municipal corporation" is
substituted for the former references to a "municipality" to conform to Md.
Constitution Art. XI-E.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Health insurance" § 1-101
"Insurer" § 1-101
"Policy" § 1-101

15-603. REIMBURSEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE.
(A) REQUIRED.

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