Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

amend, or reissue "an individual, group, or blanket health insurance policy".

In subsection (c) of this section, the reference to a "nonprofit health service
plan" is substituted for the former references to a "nonprofit health insurer"
for clarity and consistency with the terminology used throughout this article.

In the introductory language of subsection (d)(1) of this section, the reference
to each individual, group, "or blanket" policy, contract, or certificate is added
to clarify the applicability of subsection (d) of this section. This addition is
intended to reflect the reference in former Art. 48A, § 477R(e) to "blanket"
health insurance benefits. The Insurance Article Review Committee believes
this addition reflects legislative intent, and calls this addition to the attention
of the General Assembly.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (d)(1) of this section, the
reference to a policy, contract, or certificate "of an insurer or nonprofit health
service plan" is added to clarify the applicability of subsection (d) of this
section. Similarly, in subsection (d)(1)(i)1 of this section, the reference to a
policy, contract, or certificate that is "issued or" delivered in the State is
added for clarity.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (d)(1) of this section, the
reference to the applicability of this "subsection" is substituted for the former
erroneous references to the applicability of this "section".

Also in the introductory language of subsection (d)(1) of this section, the
former references to "sickness", "accident", or "disability" insurance are
deleted as unnecessary in light of the comprehensive definition of "health
insurance".

In subsection (d)(1)(i)3 of this section, the reference to "individuals" who
reside or work in the State is substituted for the former references to
"persons" since only an individual can reside or work in the State.

In subsection (d)(1)(ii) of this section, the former references to a policy,
contract, or certificate that is "modified" or "altered" are deleted as included
in the reference to a policy, contract, or certificate that is "amended".

In subsection (d)(2) of this section, the reference to a "physician" is
substituted for the former references to a "doctor of medicine" for consistency
within this subtitle.

Also in subsection (d)(2) of this section, the former references to a "duly
certified" nurse midwife and a "licensed or certified" nurse midwife are
deleted as unnecessary in light of the definition of "nurse midwife".

In subsection (e) of this section, the reference to a policy "that provides
benefits under this section for services rendered by a nurse midwife" is
substituted for the former references to a policy "issued in accordance with
this section" for clarity and accuracy.

In subsection (f) of this section, the reference to health insurance benefits

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