(b) A carrier shall apply all risk adjustment factors under subsection (a) of this
section consistently with respect to all health benefit plans that are issued, delivered,
or renewed in the State.

(c) [(1)] Based on the adjustments allowed under subsection (a)(2) of this
section, a carrier may charge a rate that is [33%] 50% 40% above or below the
community rate.

[(2) On or before October 1, 1998, the Commissioner, in conjunction with
the Health Care Access and Cost Commission, shall submit a report to the Governor
and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the General
Assembly on the feasibility and desirability of requiring carriers to charge rates that
are less than 33% above or below the community rate for health benefit plans.]

(d) A carrier shall base its rating methods and practices on commonly accepted
actuarial assumptions and sound actuarial principles.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October June 1, 1999.

Approved May 27, 1999.

CHAPTER 672
(House Bill 944)

AN ACT concerning

Wicomico County - Gaming Requirements and Guidelines

FOR the purpose of allowing certain additional organizations to become eligible for
certain gaming licenses; establishing certain requirements for certain gaming
license applicants; establishing the time periods for which certain licenses are to
be in effect; requiring applications for certain licenses to contain certain
information; requiring certain organizations to file certain reports with the
Sheriff within a certain time period; establishing certain license fees for certain
types of gambling; providing for the denial or suspension of certain licenses
under certain conditions; requiring the Sheriff of Wicomico County to establish a
Gaming Advisory Committee; and generally relating to gambling in Wicomico
County.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments
Section 256

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1996 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article 27 - Crimes and Punishments