§ 15–115
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 15-115 (2026)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 15–115LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section, “carrier” means:
(i)
an insurer;
(ii)
a nonprofit health service plan;
(iii)
a health maintenance organization;
(iv)
a dental plan organization; or
(v)
any other person that provides health benefit plans subject to regulation by the State.
(2)
“Carrier” includes an entity that arranges a provider panel for a carrier.
(b)
A carrier that operates a managed care organization under Title 15, Subtitle 1 of the Health - General Article may not deny, limit, or otherwise impair the participation of a provider under contract with the carrier for choosing not to participate or limiting participation in the carrier’s managed care organization if the carrier is in violation of § 15-102.5 of the Health - General Article.