§ 15-502. Eligibility for State medical assistance

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   (a) Scope of section. -- This section applies to each individual or group policy or certificate of health insurance or automobile insurance that is:

   (1) delivered or issued for delivery in the State by an insurer or nonprofit health service plan; and

   (2) issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after July 1, 1978.

(b) Prohibited provision. -- A policy or certificate subject to this section that provides or pays for health care benefits may not contain a provision that denies or reduces benefits because services are rendered to a policyholder, certificate holder, or beneficiary who is eligible for or receives medical assistance under § 15-103 of the Health - General Article.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 354M, 470L, 477Q; 1997, ch. 35, § 2.

                    
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