§ 15-848. Coverage for ostomy equipment and supplies
West's Annotated Code of MarylandInsuranceEffective: October 1, 2015
Effective: October 1, 2015
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-848
§ 15-848. Coverage for ostomy equipment and supplies
(a) This section applies to:
(b) This section does not apply to a policy or contract issued or delivered by an entity subject to this section that provides the essential health benefits required under § 1302(a) of the Affordable Care Act.1
(c) An entity subject to this section shall provide coverage for all medically appropriate and necessary equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies, including flanges, collection bags, clamps, irrigation devices, sanitizing products, ostomy rings, ostomy belts, and catheters used for drainage of urostomies.
(d)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the coverage required under this section may be subject to the annual deductibles or coinsurance requirements imposed by an entity subject to this section for similar coverages under the same health insurance policy or contract.
Credits
Added by Acts 2015, c. 23, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015.
Footnotes
42 U.S.C.A. § 18022.
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-848, MD INSURANCE § 15-848
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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