§ 15–122.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 15-122.1 (2026)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 15–122.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Advance directive” has the meaning stated in § 5–601 of the Health – General Article.
(3)
(i)
“Carrier” means:
(1)
an insurer;
(2)
a nonprofit health service plan;
(3)
a health maintenance organization; and
(4)
any other person that provides health benefit plans subject to regulation by the State.
(ii)
“Carrier” does not include a managed care organization.
(b)
A carrier shall provide the advance directive information sheet developed under § 5–615 of the Health – General Article:
(1)
to all members or enrollees in initial enrollment materials distributed after initial purchase and upon renewal and in the carrier’s member publications;
(2)
if the carrier maintains a website, on the carrier’s website; and
(3)
at the request of a member.
(c)
If a carrier maintains a website, after the tab on the State–designated health information exchange website required under § 19–145(b)(2)(iv) of the Health – General Article is developed, the carrier shall provide a link to the webpage that is accessed through the tab.
(d)
This section may not be construed to require a carrier to:
(1)
assist a member or enrollee in drafting an electronic advance care planning document;
(2)
store electronic advance care planning documents; or
(3)
access advance care planning documents.