Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(1) EACH INSURER THAT ISSUES OR DELIVERS INDIVIDUAL HEALTH
INSURANCE POLICIES IN THE STATE THAT ARE WRITTEN ON AN
EXPENSE-INCURRED BASIS SHALL OFFER BENEFITS FOR HOSPICE CARE SERVICES
TO ITS INSUREDS.

(2) EACH INSURER THAT ISSUES OR DELIVERS GROUP OR BLANKET
HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES OR CONTRACTS IN THE STATE THAT ARE WRITTEN
ON AN EXPENSE-INCURRED BASIS SHALL OFFER BENEFITS FOR HOSPICE CARE
SERVICES TO ITS POLICYHOLDERS OR BENEFICIARIES.

(B) SAME — NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLANS.

EACH NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN SHALL OFFER BENEFITS FOR
HOSPICE CARE SERVICES TO ITS SUBSCRIBERS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, §§ 361E, 470Q, and 477W.

In subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section, the references to policies and
contracts that "are written" on an expense-incurred basis are added for clarity
and consistency with similar provisions in this title.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former reference to an insurer that
issues or delivers an individual health insurance policy "to any person" in the
State is deleted as implicit.

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

15-810. BENEFITS FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION.

(A) SCOPE OF SECTION.

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO:

(1) EACH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITAL OR MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE
POLICY OF AN INSURER THAT:

(I) 1. IS DELIVERED OR ISSUED FOR DELIVERY IN THE STATE;

OR

2. COVERS INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE

STATE; AND

(II) IS WRITTEN ON AN EXPENSE-INCURRED BASIS;

(2) EACH GROUP OR BLANKET HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OF AN
INSURER THAT:

(I) 1. IS ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THE STATE; OR

2. COVERS INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE

STATE; AND

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