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Session Laws, 2002
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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor Ch. 411
Article - Insurance 15-405. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "CARRIER" MEANS: (I) AN INSURER THAT HOLDS A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY IN
THE STATE AND PROVIDES HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE STATE; (II) A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION THAT IS LICENSED
TO OPERATE IN THE STATE; OR (III) A NONPROFIT HEALTH SERVICE PLAN THAT IS LICENSED TO
OPERATE IN THE STATE. [(2)] (3) "Health insurance coverage" means health care coverage under
which medical care services can be provided to a child. [(3)] (4) "Insuring parent" means a parent who: (i) is required under a court or administrative order to provide
health insurance coverage for a child; or (ii) otherwise provides health insurance coverage for a child.
(5) "MEDICAL SUPPORT NOTICE" MEANS A NOTICE THAT IS: (I) IN A FORMAT PRESCRIBED BY FEDERAL LAW; AND (II) ISSUED BY A CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY TO ENFORCE THE
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVISIONS OF A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER [(4)] (6) "Order" means a ruling that: (i) is issued by a court of this State or another state or an
administrative agency of another state; and (ii) 1. creates or recognizes the right of a child to receive benefits
under a parent's health insurance coverage; OR 2. ESTABLISHES A PARENT'S OBLIGATION TO PAY CHILD
SUPPORT AND PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A CHILD. (7) "QUALIFIED MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER" MEANS A MEDICAL CHILD
SUPPORT ORDER ISSUED UNDER STATE LAW THAT COMPLIES WITH § 609(A) OF THE
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 (ERISA). (b) This section applies to: (1) [commercial] insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health
maintenance organizations that operate in the State under a certificate of authority; (2) group health plans, as defined in § 607(1) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA); and
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