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MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-1903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 19 - Clinically Integrated Organizations|Section 15-1903 - Sharing Medical Information

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this article or the Health – General Article, a carrier shall share medical information about a qualifying individual with a clinically integrated organization and its members if:        (1)    the carrier has a written agreement with the clinically integrated organization specifying the type and proposed use of medical information to be shared;        (2)    the medical information is used by the clinically integrated organization to:            (i)    promote the efficient, medically appropriate delivery of covered medical services to qualifying individuals;            (ii)    coordinate care, including efforts to coordinate, plan, develop, monitor, share information related to, and otherwise initiate a treatment plan for a qualifying individual;            (iii)    perform the functions of a medical review committee as described in § 1–401(c) of the Health Occupations Article; or            (iv)    offer or provide covered medical services or seek payment for or evaluate covered medical services provided by the members of the clinically integrated organization; and        (3)    the clinically integrated organization or the carrier implements procedures for disclosing to qualifying individuals how the clinically integrated organization and the carrier share medical information to deliver more coordinated, higher quality care.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Independent pharmacy” means a pharmacy operating within the State that is under common ownership with not more than two other pharmacies.    (c)    “Pharmacy benefits manager” has the meaning stated in § 15–1601 of this title.    (d)    “Pharmacy services administrative contract” means a contractual agreement between a pharmacy services administrative organization and an independent pharmacy under which a pharmacy services administrative organization agrees to negotiate with  purchasers or pharmacy benefits managers on behalf of one or more independent pharmacies.    (e)    (1)    “Pharmacy services administrative organization” means an entity  that provides a contracted pharmacy with contracting administrative services relating to prescription drug benefits.        (2)    “Pharmacy services administrative organization” does not include a nonprofit health maintenance organization that:            (i)    operates as a group model;            (ii)    provides services solely to a member or patient of the nonprofit health maintenance organization; and            (iii)    furnishes services through the internal pharmacy operations of the nonprofit health maintenance organization.    (f)    (1)    “Purchaser” means the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, an insurer, a nonprofit health services plan, or a health maintenance organization that provides prescription drug coverage or benefits in the State.        (2)    “Purchaser” does not include a person that provides prescription drug coverage or benefits through plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and does not provide prescription drug coverage or benefits through insurance, unless the person is a multiple employer welfare arrangement as defined in § 514(b)(6)(A)(ii) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2002 - Registration as Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization -- Requirements

    (a)    On or after July 1, 2021, a pharmacy services administrative organization shall register with the Commissioner as a pharmacy services administrative organization before providing services as a pharmacy services administrative organization in the State to independent pharmacies.    (b)    An applicant for registration shall:        (1)    file with the Commissioner an application on the form that the Commissioner provides; and        (2)    pay to the Commissioner a registration fee set by the Commissioner.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2003 - Expiration or Renewal of Registration

    (a)    A pharmacy services administrative organization registration expires on the second September 30 after its effective date unless it is renewed as provided under this section.    (b)    A pharmacy services administrative organization may renew its registration for an additional 2–year term if the pharmacy services administrative organization:        (1)    otherwise is entitled to be registered;        (2)    files with the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires; and        (3)    pays to the Commissioner a renewal fee set by the Commissioner.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2004 - Registration Prerequisite to Agreements or Contracts

    A pharmacy services administrative organization that has not registered with the Commissioner may not enter into an agreement or a contract with an independent pharmacy or a pharmacy benefits manager.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2005 - Basis of Denial of Registration or Suspension or Revocation

    Subject to the applicable hearing provisions of Title 2 of this article, the Commissioner may deny a registration to a pharmacy services administrative organization or refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke the registration of a pharmacy services administrative organization if the pharmacy services administrative organization, or an officer, a director, or an employee of the pharmacy services administrative organization:         (1)    makes a material misstatement or misrepresentation in an application for registration;        (2)    fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a registration;        (3)    in connection with the administration of pharmacy services administrative organization services, commits fraud or engages in illegal  activities; or        (4)    violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2006 - Recordkeeping Requirements

    A pharmacy services administrative organization shall maintain adequate books and records regarding each independent pharmacy for which the pharmacy services administrative organization provides services as a pharmacy services administrative organization:        (1)    in accordance with prudent standards of record keeping;        (2)    for the duration of the agreement between the pharmacy services administrative organization and the independent pharmacy; and        (3)    for 3 years after the pharmacy services administrative organization ceases to provide services as a pharmacy services administrative organization for the independent pharmacy.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2007 - Review by Commissioner -- Expense

    (a)    Whenever the Commissioner considers it advisable, the Commissioner may examine the affairs, transactions, accounts, and records of a registered pharmacy services administrative organization.    (b)    The examination shall be conducted in accordance with § 2–207 of this article.    (c)    The expense of the examination shall be paid in accordance with § 2–208 of this article.    (d)    The reports of the examination and investigation shall be issued in accordance with § 2–209 of this article.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2008 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2008 - Adoption of Regulations

    The Commissioner may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2009 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2009 - Review Authority Not Diminished

    This subtitle may not be construed to diminish the authority of the Office of the Attorney General or the Commissioner to obtain information relating to a pharmacy services administrative organization and use the information in any proceeding.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2010 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2010 - Filing of Contract or Amendment to Contract

    (a)    A pharmacy services administrative contract or an amendment to a pharmacy services administrative contract or a contract or an amendment to a contract between a pharmacy services administrative organization, on behalf of an independent pharmacy, and a pharmacy benefits manager or group purchasing organization may not become effective unless:        (1)    at least  60 days before the contract or amendment is to become effective, the pharmacy services administrative organization files the contract or, if required, amendment with the Commissioner in the form required by the Commissioner; and        (2)    the Commissioner does not disapprove the filing within  60 days after the contract or amendment is filed.    (b)    Notice from the Commissioner that a filed contract or amendment to a contract may be used in the State constitutes a waiver of any unexpired part of the filing period.    (c)    The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to:        (1)    establish the circumstances under which the Commissioner may disapprove a contract; and        (2)    specify the types of amendments to a contract required to be filed under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2011 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2011 - Provision of Certain Documents by Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization -- Confidential

    (a)    A pharmacy services administrative contract shall include a provision that requires the pharmacy services administrative organization to provide to the independent pharmacy a copy of any contracts, amendments, payment schedules, or reimbursement rates within  5 working days after the execution of a contract, or an amendment to a contract, signed on behalf of the independent pharmacy by the pharmacy services administrative organization.    (b)    A pharmacy services administrative contract may prohibit an independent pharmacy from disclosing the documents provided to the independent pharmacy under subsection (a) of this section to any competitor of the pharmacy services administrative organization.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2012 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2012 - Disclosure of Ownership or Control to Commissioner -- Notification of Changes

    (a)    Each pharmacy services administrative organization shall disclose to the Commissioner the extent of any ownership or control of the pharmacy services administrative organization by any parent company, subsidiary, or other organization that:        (1)    provides pharmacy services;        (2)    provides prescription drug or device services; or        (3)    manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologics, or medical devices.    (b)    Each pharmacy services administrative organization shall notify the Commissioner in writing within 5 working days after any material change in its ownership or control relating to any company, subsidiary, or other organization described under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2013 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2013 - Disclosure of Ownership or Control to Independent Pharmacy -- Notification of Changes

    (a)    Before entering into a pharmacy services administrative contract, a pharmacy services administrative organization shall provide to an independent pharmacy a written disclosure of ownership or control.    (b)    The disclosure required under subsection (a) of this section shall include the extent of any ownership or control by any parent company, subsidiary, or other organization that:        (1)    provides pharmacy services;        (2)    provides prescription drug or device services; or        (3)    manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologics, or medical devices.    (c)    A pharmacy services administrative contract shall require a pharmacy services administrative organization to notify an independent pharmacy in writing within 5 working days after any material change in its ownership or control related to any company, subsidiary, or other organization described under subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2014 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2014 - Disclosure of Ownership or Control to Purchaser or Pharmacy Benefits Manager -- Notification of Changes

    (a)    Before entering into a contract with a purchaser or pharmacy benefits manager, a pharmacy services administrative organization shall provide to the purchaser or pharmacy benefits manager a written disclosure of ownership or control.    (b)    The disclosure required under subsection (a) of this section shall include the extent of any ownership or control by any parent company, subsidiary, or other organization that:        (1)    provides pharmacy services;        (2)    provides prescription drug or device services; or        (3)    manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologics, or medical devices.    (c)    A contract with a purchaser or pharmacy benefits manager shall provide that a pharmacy services administrative organization shall notify the purchaser or pharmacy benefits manager in writing within 5 working days after any material change in its ownership or control related to any company, subsidiary, or other organization described in subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2015 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2015 - Timely Submission of Remittances

    A pharmacy services administrative contract shall:        (1)    require all remittances for claims submitted by a pharmacy benefits manager or purchaser on behalf of an independent pharmacy to be passed by the pharmacy services administrative organization to the independent pharmacy within a reasonable amount of time; and        (2)    specify the reasonable amount of time in which the pharmacy services administrative organization is required to pass the remittances received from the pharmacy benefits manager or  purchaser to the independent pharmacy.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2016 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2016 - Certain Contractual Requirements Prohibited -- Certain Disclosures to Commissioner

    (a)    A pharmacy services administrative organization that owns or is owned by, in whole or in part, an entity that manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologics, or medical devices may not require, as a condition of entering into a pharmacy services administrative contract, that an independent pharmacy purchase any drugs, biologics, or medical devices from the entity.    (b)    A pharmacy services administrative organization that owns or is owned by, in whole or in part, any entity that manufactures, sells, or distributes prescription drugs, biologics, or medical devices shall disclose to the Commissioner any agreement with an independent pharmacy under which the independent pharmacy purchases prescription drugs, biologics, or medical devices from the entity.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2017 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2017 - Confidentiality of Disclosures

    (a)    All disclosures made under this subtitle shall comply with the privacy standards established in federal and State law.    (b)    A contract or amendment to a contract submitted to the Commissioner as required by this subtitle:        (1)    is considered to be confidential and proprietary information; and        (2)    is not subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  15-2018 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 15 - Health Insurance|Subtitle 20 - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations|Section 15-2018 - Implementation Policies and Procedures

    A pharmacy services administrative organization shall establish appropriate policies and procedures to implement the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  16-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 16 - Life Insurance and Annuities|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 16-101 - Scope of Title

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, this title applies to contracts of life insurance and annuities, other than reinsurance, group life insurance, and group annuities.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  16-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 16 - Life Insurance and Annuities|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 16-102 - Wholesale Life Insurance Authorized

    An insurer that is authorized to issue ordinary life insurance in the State may issue wholesale life insurance.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  16-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 16 - Life Insurance and Annuities|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 16-103 - Assessable Life Insurance or Annuities Prohibited

    A life insurer may not:         (1)    issue or deliver in the State a policy of life insurance or an annuity contract that provides for the payment of an assessment by a policyholder or member in addition to the premium stated in the policy or annuity contract to be charged for the life insurance or annuity; or        (2)    levy or collect an assessment prohibited by item (1) of this section.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  16-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 16 - Life Insurance and Annuities|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 16-104 - Back-Dating Policies and Applications Prohibited

    (a)    An insurer may not knowingly deliver or issue for delivery in the State a policy of life insurance that purports to be issued or to take effect as of a date more than 6 months before the application for the policy was made, if, as a result, the premium on the policy is reduced below the premium that would have been payable on the policy as determined by the insuring age of the insured when the application was made.    (b)    An insurance producer or other representative of an insurer may not in the State prepare, submit, or accept an application for life insurance that bears a date earlier than the date when the application was made by the insured or applicant, if, as a result, the premium on the policy is reduced below the premium that would have been payable on the policy as determined by the insuring age of the insured when the application was made.    (c)    This section does not:        (1)    invalidate a contract made in violation of this section; or        (2)    prohibit the exchange, alteration, or conversion of a policy of life insurance.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  16-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 16 - Life Insurance and Annuities|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 16-105 - Right to Surrender Policy or Contract for Cancellation

    (a)    This section does not apply to policies or contracts issued to an employee in connection with the funding of a pension, annuity, or profit-sharing plan that is qualified or exempt under § 401, § 403, § 404, or § 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, if participation in the plan is a condition of employment.    (b)    Each policy of life insurance or annuity contract subject to this title shall have attached to or prominently printed on its face the following information:        (1)    a notice to the policyholder that:            (i)    for 10 days after the date the policy or annuity contract is delivered to the policyholder, the policyholder may surrender the policy or annuity contract to the insurer for cancellation by giving the insurer written notice of cancellation; and            (ii)    the insurer shall return to the policyholder a pro rata premium for the unexpired term of the policy or annuity contract; or        (2)    a similar notice to the policyholder that in the opinion of the Commissioner is not less favorable to the policyholder.
MD. Insurance Code Ann. §  16-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Insurance|Title 16 - Life Insurance and Annuities|Subtitle 1 - General Provisions|Section 16-106 - Exchange, Alteration, or Conversion of Policies and Contracts

    (a)    On request of a policyholder, a life insurer may exchange, alter, or convert a policy of life insurance or endowment insurance or an annuity contract issued by the life insurer or any other benefits additional to the policy or annuity contract, for or into a policy that:        (1)    conforms with the laws in force on the date of the original policy or annuity contract, if the rewritten policy is, by its terms, made effective as of that date; or        (2)    conforms with the laws in force on a subsequent date as of which the rewritten policy is, by its terms, made effective.    (b)    (1)    This subsection applies only if the rewritten policy is made effective as of a date earlier than the date on which the exchange, alteration, or conversion occurs.        (2)    The amount of insurance under a rewritten policy subject to this subsection may not exceed the greater of:            (i)    the amount of insurance under the original policy or annuity contract; and            (ii)    the amount of insurance that the premium paid for the original policy or annuity contract would have purchased if the rewritten policy had been applied for originally.        (3)    If evidence of insurability is required in conjunction with an exchange, alteration, or conversion to a policy on a plan that requires a lower premium rate, or to a policy to which benefits or features are added that differ from the original policy, the rewritten policy may provide that the date on which the exchange, alteration, or conversion occurs shall be used to determine:            (i)    the applicability of an incontestability clause in the rewritten policy to the right of the insurer to contest the exchange, alteration, or conversion; or            (ii)    the applicability of a clause in the rewritten policy that limits liability in the event of the suicide of the insured.