(a) A licensed funeral director shall provide to the surviving spouse or immediate family members of the deceased or authorized representative a notice which advises that certain individuals may be entitled to continuation of group health insurance benefits under § 15-407 of the Insurance Article.
(b) The notices required to be provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be supplied to the licensed funeral director by the Insurance Commissioner.
(c) A licensed funeral director who fails to provide notice under subsection (a) of this section shall not be liable to any person for benefits which would have otherwise been payable under § 15-407 of the Insurance Article or other damages resulting from the failure to provide notice.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Morticians and Funeral Directors
Section 7-402 - Professional Associations
Section 7-403 - School of Mortuary Science
Section 7-404 - Contract Required
Section 7-405 - Pre-Need Contracts
Section 7-407 - Continuation of Benefits for Surviving Spouse
Section 7-408 - Mortician and Funeral Director Rehabilitation Committees