(a) A carrier may not issue, deliver, or renew a Medicare supplement policy in the State unless the Medicare supplement policy complies with this subtitle.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, an insurer or a nonprofit health service plan that is authorized to issue Medicare supplement policies under this article may issue Medicare supplement policies under the Medicare Select Program.
(2) The requirements for a Medicare supplement policy issued under the Medicare Select Program shall be consistent with requirements set forth in the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 and any subsequent relevant federal law and regulations.
(3) The Maryland Department of Health shall determine the adequacy of the network established by an insurer or a nonprofit health service plan under the Medicare Select Program, as to the number of providers, geographic location, hours of operation, promptness of service, and range of services, in the same manner as determined for a health maintenance organization under §§ 19–705.1 and 19–705.2 of the Health – General Article.
(c) The Commissioner may adopt regulations, in consultation with the Secretary of Health, to establish the requirements of the Medicare Select Program.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 9 - Medicare Supplement Act
Section 15-902 - Legislative Intent
Section 15-903 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 15-904 - Compliance With Subtitle Required; Medicare Select Program
Section 15-905 - Restoration of Benefits
Section 15-906 - Policy Provisions
Section 15-907 - Mammography Screening
Section 15-908 - Approval of Additional Benefits
Section 15-910 - Return of Policy; Refund
Section 15-911 - Minimum Loss Ratio Standards for Policies
Section 15-912 - Specific Standards for Policy Provisions
Section 15-913 - Prohibited Policy Provisions
Section 15-914 - Other Minimum Standards
Section 15-915 - Conformity With Federal Law
Section 15-916 - Medicare Supplement Buyer's Guide
Section 15-917 - Outline of Coverage
Section 15-918 - Informational Brochure
Section 15-919 - Required Statements to Prospective Buyers
Section 15-920 - Caption and Notice Requirements
Section 15-921 - Disclosure of Information About Replacement of Policies
Section 15-922 - Compensation of Insurance Producer and Other Representatives
Section 15-923 - Review of Policy Advertisements
Section 15-925 - Prohibited Solicitations
Section 15-926 - Information to Health Care Financing Administration