§ 2–512
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 2-512 (2026)
Title 2. State Employment Generally
Subtitle 5. Health and Welfare Benefits Program
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(a)
In this section, “qualifying nonprofit organization” means an organization that:
(1)
(i)
receives State funds from the Maryland Department of Health that cover more than one–third of the organization’s operating expenses; and
(ii)
is:
(1)
described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(2)
exempt from income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(2)
is the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.;
(3)
is a corporation, a limited liability company, or any other entity that is wholly owned by the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.; or
(4)
is the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center.
(b)
The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the enrollment and participation of employees of a qualifying nonprofit organization to participate in the Program as a satellite organization.
(c)
A qualifying nonprofit organization that participates in the Program as a satellite organization shall:
(1)
pay to the State:
(i)
a premium in the amount determined by the Secretary; and
(ii)
any costs, as determined by the Secretary, for the administration of this Program; and
(2)
determine the extent to which the organization will subsidize participation by its employees in the Program.
(d)
The participation of a satellite organization in the Program may not impede, undermine, or conflict with the Program’s federal compliance obligations or governmental and cafeteria plan status, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 125.