§ 15–858
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 15-858 (2026)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 8. Required Health Insurance Benefits
§ 15–858LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
This section applies to:
(i)
insurers and nonprofit health service plans that provide coverage for prescription drugs under individual, group, or blanket health insurance policies or contracts that are issued or delivered in the State; and
(ii)
health maintenance organizations that provide coverage for prescription drugs under individual or group contracts that are issued or delivered in the State.
(2)
An insurer, a nonprofit health service plan, or a health maintenance organization that provides coverage for prescription drugs through a pharmacy benefits manager is subject to the requirements of this section.
(b)
An entity subject to this section may not apply a prior authorization requirement for a prescription drug used as postexposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV if the prescription drug is prescribed for use in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.