§ 19-713.3. Administrative service contracting provider

MD Health-Gen Code § 19-713.3 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)    “Administrative service provider contract” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.

(3)    “Contracting provider” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.

(b)    (1)    A person must register with the Commissioner before the person acts as a contracting provider in this State.

(2)    A health maintenance organization may not enter into an administrative service provider contract with a contracting provider that has not registered with the Commissioner.

(c)    (1)    An applicant for registration shall submit an application to the Commissioner in a form approved by the Commissioner and include any information required under subsection (e) of this section.

(2)    A registration under this section expires 2 years from the date the application is approved.

(d)    The Commissioner may charge a registration fee sufficient to cover the cost of implementing this section.

(e)    The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.