Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

"DENTAL SERVICE" MEANS A SERVICE INCLUDED IN PRACTICING DENTISTRY
AS DEFINED IN § 4-101 OF THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS ARTICLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 581(d).

The reference to "practicing dentistry" is substituted for the former reference
to the "practice of dentistry" to reflect the defined term "practice dentistry" in
§ 4-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(E) ENROLLEE.

"ENROLLEE" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL OR DEPENDENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL
WHO IS ENROLLED IN A DENTAL PLAN.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 581(e).

The reference to a "dental plan" is substituted for the former reference to a
"dental plan organization" for accuracy.

Defined term: "Dental plan" § 14-401

(F) EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE.

"EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE" MEANS A CONTRACT OR CERTIFICATE THAT IS
ISSUED TO AN ENROLLEE AND THAT SPECIFIES THE DENTAL SERVICES TO WHICH
THE ENROLLEE IS ENTITLED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 48A, § 581(f).

The former term "agreement" is deleted as implicit in the term "contract".

Defined terms: "Dental service" § 14-401
"Enrollee" § 14-401

14-402. SCOPE OF SUBTITLE.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT APPLY TO:

(1) A DENTIST OR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CORPORATION THAT
ACCEPTS PAYMENT ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS FOR PROVIDING SPECIFIC
DENTAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS FOR WHOM THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN
PREDIAGNOSED;

(2) AN AUTHORIZED INSURER WHOSE ACTIVITIES ARE AUTHORIZED
AND REGULATED UNDER OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE;

(3) A NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO
SUBTITLE 1 OF THIS TITLE;

(4) A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION THAT IS AUTHORIZED BY
AND SUBJECT TO TITLE 19, SUBTITLE 7 OF THE HEALTH - GENERAL ARTICLE; OR

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