Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Fraudulent Insurance Acts
Section 27-401 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    (1)    “Claim” means a demand for payment or benefit under a policy or contract by an insured, third party, or representative of the insured or third party.
        (2)    “Claim” includes a demand for payment or benefit made against:
            (i)    the State under Title 12 of the State Government Article, Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, or Title 9 of the Labor and Employment Article; or
            (ii)    the Maryland Transit Administration when acting as a self–insurer under § 7–703 of the Transportation Article.
    (c)    “Motor vehicle accident” means an occurrence involving a motor vehicle that results in damage to property or injury to a person.