Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 31 - MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle 10 - HEALTH INSURANCE-GENERAL
Chapter 31.10.35 - Domestic Partner Coverage
Section 31.10.35.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 31.10.35.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Carrier" means an insurer, a nonprofit health service plan, or a health maintenance organization.

(2) "Commissioner" means the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.

(3) "Contract" means either of the following:
(a) A health insurance contract that is issued or delivered in Maryland by an insurer or a nonprofit health service plan that provides inpatient hospital, medical, or surgical benefits to individuals or groups on an expense-incurred basis; or

(b) A contract issued or delivered in Maryland by a health maintenance organization to individuals or groups.

(4) "Health maintenance organization" has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-701, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) "Insurer" has the meaning defined in Insurance Article, § 1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) "Nonprofit health service plan" means a person who has received a certificate of authority from the Commissioner to act as a nonprofit health service plan in the State.

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