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<section article="gin" article_name="Insurance" number="31-117.1" title_number="31" title_name="Maryland Health Benefit Exchange" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Maryland Health Benefit Exchange">
  <level label="a">
    <text>As soon as practicable but not later than July 1, 2018, the Exchange, in consultation with the Commissioner and as approved by the Board, shall submit a State Innovation Waiver application under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to establish a program for reinsurance and seek federal pass–through funding.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>On or before December 31, 2018, the Commissioner may waive any notification or other requirements that apply to a carrier under this article in calendar year 2018 due to the implementation of a waiver approved under § 1332 of the Affordable Care Act.</text>
  </level>
</section>
