Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Insurance Coverage
Section 9-410 - Workers' Compensation Insurer Office and Personnel Requirements

(a)    An insurer that provides workers’ compensation insurance in the State shall have in the State competent individuals who:
        (1)    handle and adjust each disputed workers’ compensation claim in the State for the insurer; and
        (2)    possess the knowledge and experience to handle and adjust each disputed claim.
    (b)    An insurer that provides workers’ compensation insurance in the State shall establish a toll-free telephone number through which an insured or claimant, or a representative of an insured or claimant, may make direct telephone inquiries during regular business hours.
    (c)    The Commission may assess a fine not exceeding $1,000 on an insurer that does not comply with this section.

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