§ 15–906
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 15-906 (2026)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 9. Medicare Supplement Act
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(a)
A Medicare supplement policy shall provide the minimum benefits required by federal law.
(b)
(1)
For benefits designed to cover deductibles or coinsurance amounts under Medicare, a Medicare supplement policy shall provide for an automatic change in those benefits to coincide with changes in applicable Medicare deductible and copayment provisions.
(2)
Subject to approval by the Commissioner, a carrier may reserve the right in a Medicare supplement policy to change premiums to correspond with changes in benefits under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c)
Payment of a benefit for a Medicare eligible expense under a Medicare supplement policy may be conditioned on the same or less restrictive payment conditions that apply to a Medicare claim, including the determination of medical necessity.
(d)
(1)
Unless otherwise expressly authorized under this article or a regulation adopted by the Commissioner under this article, coverage under a Medicare supplement policy may not be subject to any exclusion, limitation, or reduction that is inconsistent with the exclusions, limitations, or reductions under Medicare.
(2)
To the extent a benefit is available to the insured under Medicare, a Medicare supplement policy shall provide that coverage for the benefit is not duplicated.
(e)
If the insured is receiving medical assistance under Medicaid, a Medicare supplement policy shall provide for the suspension of policy benefits and premiums for a maximum of 24 months.
(f)
(1)
A Medicare supplement policy, contract, or certificate in force in the State may not provide benefits that duplicate benefits provided by Medicare.
(2)
Unless approved by the Commissioner, a Medicare supplement policy may not be offered at an introductory premium rate.