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Maryland Code, Insurance § 15-10D-03

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) It is a violation of this subtitle for a carrier to fail to fulfill the carrier's obligations to provide or reimburse for health care services specified in the carrier's policies or contracts with members.

(b) If, in rendering a coverage decision or appeal decision, a carrier fails to fulfill the carrier's policies or contracts with members, the Commissioner may:

(1) issue an administrative order that requires the carrier to:

(i) cease inappropriate conduct or practices by the carrier or any of the personnel employed or associated with the carrier;

(ii) fulfill the carrier's contractual obligations;

(iii) provide a health care service or payment that has been denied improperly; or

(iv) take appropriate steps to restore the carrier's ability to provide a health care service or payment that is provided under a contract; or

(2) impose any penalty or fine or take any action as authorized:

(i) for an insurer, nonprofit health service plan, or dental plan organization, under this article; or

(ii) for a health maintenance organization, under the Health-General Article or under this article.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Insurance § 15-10D-03 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/insurance/md-code-insurance-sect-15-10d-03/

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