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§ 15–502

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 15-502 (2026)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 5. Prohibited Denials, Exclusions, and Reductions of Coverage

§ 15–502Copy Citation

(a)
This section applies to each individual or group policy or certificate of health insurance or automobile insurance that is:
(1)
delivered or issued for delivery in the State by an insurer or nonprofit health service plan; and
(2)
issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after July 1, 1978.
(b)
A policy or certificate subject to this section that provides or pays for health care benefits may not contain a provision that denies or reduces benefits because services are rendered to a policyholder, certificate holder, or beneficiary who is eligible for or receives medical assistance under § 15-103 of the Health - General Article.