§ 19–713.3
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-713.3 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 7. Health Maintenance Organizations
§ 19–713.3LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Administrative service provider contract” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.
(3)
“Contracting provider” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.
(b)
(1)
A person must register with the Commissioner before the person acts as a contracting provider in this State.
(2)
A health maintenance organization may not enter into an administrative service provider contract with a contracting provider that has not registered with the Commissioner.
(c)
(1)
An applicant for registration shall submit an application to the Commissioner in a form approved by the Commissioner and include any information required under subsection (e) of this section.
(2)
A registration under this section expires 2 years from the date the application is approved.
(d)
The Commissioner may charge a registration fee sufficient to cover the cost of implementing this section.
(e)
The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.