Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

The references to the "Pool" are substituted for the former references to the
"program" because there is no "program" of reinsurance, only the "Pool".

Defined terms: "Pool" § 15-1201
"Reinsuring carrier" § 15-1201

15-1224. DISSOLUTION OF POOL.

THE COMMISSIONER MAY ORDER THE DISSOLUTION OF THE POOL IF THE
COMMISSIONER DETERMINES THAT THE POOL IS NOT FINANCIALLY VIABLE, AND
PROVISION IS MADE TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF THOSE INSURED BY THE
MEMBERS OF THE POOL.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 707(k).

Defined terms: "Commissioner" § 1-101
"Pool" § 15-1201

15-1225. SHORT TITLE.

THIS SUBTITLE IS THE MARYLAND HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM ACT.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This formerly was Art. 48A, § 713.

The only changes are in style.
Defined term: "Health insurance" § 1-101

SUBTITLE 13. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON MANDATED HEALTH

INSURANCE BENEFITS.

15-1301. DEFINITIONS.

(A) IN GENERAL.

IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 48A, § 490M(a)(1).
The only changes are in style.

(B) COMMITTEE.

"COMMITTEE" MEANS THE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON MANDATED
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly was Art. 48A, § 490M(a)(5).

No changes are made.

(C) MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT.

"MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT" MEANS A LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL
OR STATUTE THAT REQUIRES A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR CONTRACT THAT IS
ISSUED OR DELIVERED IN THE STATE BY A COMMERCIAL INSURER OR NONPROFIT

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