§ 19–7A-03
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-7A-03 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 7A. Provider-Sponsored Organizations
§ 19–7A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Before an entity may operate as a provider-sponsored organization under the federal Medicare+Choice Program, the entity must obtain a license from the Commissioner.
(2)
The Commissioner shall issue a license under paragraph (1) of this subsection to any entity to operate as a provider-sponsored organization that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
To operate as a provider-sponsored organization under the federal Medicare+Choice Program in this State, an entity shall:
(1)
Meet the definition of a provider-sponsored organization under § 19-7A-01 of this subtitle; and
(2)
Meet the requirements applicable to a health maintenance organization under Subtitle 7 of this title to the extent those requirements are not preempted by federal law.