§ 27-910

Maryland § 27-910

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gin: Insurance
• Title: 27

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(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Enrollee” means an individual or member of an association or other private group arrangement entitled to health care services from a health network.

(3) “Health care service” has the meaning stated in § 19-701 of the Health - General Article.

(4) “Health network” means an entity that:

(i) holds a certificate of authority under this article or Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health - General Article; and

(ii) is organized to provide health care services to individuals or an enrolled population in a regional or service area.

(b) A health network may not deny health care services to an enrollee on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, religion, national origin, or a protected category under the Americans with Disabilities Act.