Ch. 35

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

or assignment in which an individual receives" home medical equipment for
clarity and accuracy.

In subsection (a)(1)(ii) and (2)(ii) and (iii) of this section, the references to
the "home medical equipment" provider are added for clarity and consistency
within this section.

In the introductory language of subsection (a)(2) of this section, the reference
to a "health insurance" policy or certificate is added for clarity and consistency
with subsection (a)(1) of this section.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (a)(2) of this section, the
reference to a "contract that provides a subscriber with" home medical
equipment is substituted for the former reference to a "contract, policy, or
certificate in which a subscriber receives" home medical equipment for clarity
and accuracy.

In subsection (a)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section, the former references to the
contract, policy, or certificate of insurance "with the nonprofit health service
plan" are deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (a)(2)(i) of this section, the reference to "direct" payment is
added for clarity.

In subsections (a)(2)(iii), (b), the introductory language of (c)(1), and (c)(2)
of this section, the references to "home medical" equipment are added for
clarity and consistency within this section.

In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the reference to a health "insurance"
policy or certificate is substituted for the former reference to a health
"benefits" policy or certificate for clarity and consistency within this section.

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

15-107. NOTICE TO PHARMACIES OF CHANGE IN PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS.

(A) SCOPE OF SECTION.

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO INSURERS AND NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLANS
THAT ISSUE OR DELIVER INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, OR BLANKET HEALTH INSURANCE
POLICIES IN THE STATE.

(B) REQUIRED.

AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE THE CHANGE IS EFFECTIVE, AN ENTITY SUBJECT TO
THIS SECTION THAT PROVIDES PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SHALL NOTIFY IN
WRITING ALL PHARMACIES UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE ENTITY OF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING CHANGES IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT PROGRAM RULES OR
REQUIREMENTS:

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