§ 27-910. Discrimination by health network

   (a) Definitions. --

   (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

   (2) "Enrollee" means an individual or member of an association or other private group arrangement entitled to health care services from a health network.

   (3) "Health care service" has the meaning stated in § 19-701 of the Health - General Article.

   (4) "Health network" means an entity that:

      (i) holds a certificate of authority under this article or Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health - General Article; and

      (ii) is organized to provide health care services to individuals or an enrolled population in a regional or service area.

(b) Prohibited. -- A health network may not deny health care services to an enrollee on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, national origin, or a protected category under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 230B; 1997, ch. 35, § 2.