Maryland Code, Health-General § 15-132.1

(a) In this section, “self-employed provider” means an individual who:

(b) To the extent allowed under federal law, the Department shall provide voluntary withholding of federal income taxes under the Internal Revenue Code and State income taxes under Title 10 of the Tax--General Article for self-employed providers.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter a self-employed provider's contractual relationship with the Department or to confer to the self-employed provider any status of employment or benefits commensurate with that status.