§ 15-105.2. Reimbursement to health care providers

   (a) In general. -- The Program shall reimburse health care providers in accordance with the requirements of Title 19, Subtitle 1, Part IV of this article.

(b) Telemedicine reimbursements. --

   (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection and unless otherwise specifically prohibited or limited by federal or State law, the Program shall reimburse a health care provider for a health care service delivered by telemedicine, as defined in § 15-139 of the Insurance Article, in the same manner as the same health care service is reimbursed when delivered in person.

   (2) Reimbursement under paragraph (1) of this subsection is required only for a health care service that:

      (i) Is medically necessary; and

      (ii) Is provided:

         1. For the treatment of cardiovascular disease or stroke;

         2. In an emergency department setting; and

         3. When an appropriate specialist is not available.

   (3) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subsection.

HISTORY: 2009, ch. 689; 2013, ch. 280.