# State Government (GSG)

## Title 6.5. Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities

### Subtitle 3. Review Criteria and Penalties

#### Section 6.5-303

In determining whether to approve an acquisition of a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization, the Administration shall consider:

(1) the criteria listed in Sec. 6.5-301 of this subtitle; and

(2) whether the acquisition:

  (i) is equitable to enrollees, insureds, shareholders, and certificate holders, if any, of the transferor;

  (ii) is in compliance with Title 2, Subtitle 6 of the Corporations and Associations Article; and

  (iii) ensures that the transferee will possess surplus in an amount sufficient to:

    (1) comply with the surplus required under law; and

    (2) provide for the security of the transferee's certificate holders and policyholders.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)