Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Section 14-605 - Notice of Participation in Medicare Program

(a)    This section does not apply to a physician or group of physicians who:
        (1)    Have exclusive contracts with a health maintenance organization;
        (2)    Treat only the patients of the health maintenance organization; and
        (3)    Agree to accept full assignment for covered services rendered.
    (b)    If a physician is engaged in the private practice of medicine in this State, the physician shall display a notice written in English that is plainly visible to patients in the office of the physician concerning whether the physician:
        (1)    Is a participating physician under the Medicare program and, therefore, accepts assignment for all Medicare claims;
        (2)    Accepts Medicare assignment on a case-by-case basis; or
        (3)    Does not accept Medicare assignment in any case.

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