§ 15-711. Physical therapists

   (a) Scope of section. -- This section applies to each individual or group health insurance policy or contract 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 October 1, 1993.

(b) Time limit on receipt of services prohibited. -- An insurer or nonprofit health service plan may not impose a time limit on the receipt of services covered under a policy or contract subject to this section that are provided during the policy or contract period by a physical therapist licensed under the Health Occupations Article.

(c) Effect of section. -- This section does not prohibit an insurer or nonprofit health service plan from imposing a limit on the number of visits with a licensed physical therapist that are allowed under a policy or contract.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 354Z, 470U, 477AA; 1997, ch. 35, § 2.