§ 19-711. Issuance of certificate of authority; merger, consolidation, etc., with domestic health maintenance organization

MD Health-Gen Code § 19-711 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Within 90 days after the filing of an application for a certificate of authority to operate as a health maintenance organization, the Commissioner shall issue the certificate of authority to the applicant if:

(1)    The application conforms with § 19-708 of this subtitle;

(2)    The applicant has paid the fees required by § 19-709 of this subtitle;

(3)    The Department has advised in writing that the health maintenance organization’s proposed health-related services, operations, and functions that fall under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department appear to meet its requirements or are approved by the Department; and

(4)    The Commissioner is satisfied that the requirements of § 19-710 of this subtitle are met.

(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the provisions of Title 7 of the Insurance Article apply to health maintenance organizations.

(2)    Before approving a transaction under § 7-306 of the Insurance Article, the Insurance Commissioner shall consult with the Secretary.

(c)    Subsection (b) of this section may not apply to any transaction preempted by federal law.