# Insurance (GIN)

## Title 15. Health Insurance

### Subtitle 7. Required Reimbursement for Services of Health Care Providers

#### Section 15-702

(a) This section applies to each self-funded group insurance plan that:

  (1)

    (i) is formed by an order, society, or association that is incorporated or has a main office in the State; or

    (ii) covers individuals who reside or work in the State; and

  (2) is issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after July 1, 1972.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of a self-funded group insurance plan subject to this section, if the plan provides for reimbursement for a service that is within the lawful scope of practice of a physician, dentist, or podiatrist, the plan may not prohibit a person covered by the plan from being reimbursed for the service regardless of whether the service is performed by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist.

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Md. Code Ann., Ins. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)