# Insurance (GIN)

## Title 15. Health Insurance

### Subtitle 8. Required Health Insurance Benefits

#### Section 15-820

(a) In this section, "orthopedic brace" means a rigid or semi-rigid device that is used to:

  (1) support a weak or deformed body member; or

  (2) restrict or eliminate motion in a diseased or injured part of the body.

(b) Each health insurance contract that is delivered or issued for delivery in the State by a nonprofit health service plan and that provides hospital benefits shall provide benefits for orthopedic braces.

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