(a) On or before November 1, 1999, and each November 1 thereafter, the Health Advocacy Unit shall publish an annual summary report and provide copies of the report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.
(b) (1) The annual summary report required under subsection (a) of this section shall be on the grievances and complaints filed with or referred to a carrier, the Commissioner, the Health Advocacy Unit, or any other federal or State government agency or unit under this subtitle during the previous fiscal year.
(2) In consultation with the Commissioner and any affected State government agency or unit, the Health Advocacy Unit shall:
(i) evaluate the effectiveness of the internal grievance process and complaint process available to members; and
(ii) include in the annual summary report the results of the evaluation and any proposed changes that it considers necessary.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10A - Complaint Process for Adverse Decisions or Grievances
Section 15-10A-01 - Definitions
Section 15-10A-01.1 - Applicability
Section 15-10A-02 - Internal Grievance Process
Section 15-10A-03 - Review of Grievance Decision
Section 15-10A-04 - Decisions -- Final Decision; Notice; Hearing; Remedies for Noncompliance
Section 15-10A-05 - Independent Review Organizations or Medical Experts
Section 15-10A-07 - Quarterly Report to Commissioner by Health Advocacy Unit
Section 15-10A-08 - Annual Summary Report by Health Advocacy Unit
Section 15-10A-09 - Regulations; Right to Challenge Decision Resulting in Nonpayment