# § 30-1 Definitions.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 30-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 30-1 (2026)

(a) For the purpose of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated unless their context clearly indicates otherwise.

(b) “Carrier” means:

  (1) an insurer;

  (2) a network delivery system;

  (3) a nonprofit health service plan;

  (4) a health maintenance organization;

  (5) a preferred provider organization;

  (6) a dental plan organization; or

  (7) any person acting as a third party administrator.

(c) “Network delivery system” means a person or entity that provides health care services to covered individuals through a provider panel.

(d)

(e)

  (1) “Provider” means a person licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gho">Health Occupations Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland</cite> to provide health care services in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

  (2) “Provider” includes a health care facility, professional service corporation, partnership, limited liability company, professional office, or any other entity licensed or authorized by law to render professional services for or on behalf of a provider.

(f) “Provider panel” means a group of providers who have entered into a provider service contract with a carrier to provide services under the carrier’s health benefit plan.

*History: Ord. 96-004*

*History: Ord. 22-125*