§ 13-5501

Maryland § 13-5501

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 13

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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Eligible organization” means an organization that:

(1) (i) 1. Is owned by or employs health care practitioners who are authorized to practice under the Health Occupations Article; and

2. Provides equitable access to abortion care clinical services for individuals without sufficient resources; or

(ii) Administers a fund to provide equitable access to abortion care clinical services for individuals without sufficient resources;

(2) Is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction in which the organization is registered or incorporated; and

(3) Has policies that do not restrict access to abortion care and are consistent with Title 20, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(c) “Fund” means the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund.

(d) “Individuals without sufficient resources” means individuals who are:

(1) Uninsured;

(2) Underinsured, without sufficient abortion coverage; or

(3) Unable to use their insurance due to the risks posed by communication from insurance carriers regarding coverage.

(e) “Program” means the Public Health Abortion Grant Program.