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§ 15-714. Psychologists

West's Annotated Code of MarylandInsurance

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 7. Required Reimbursement for Services of Health Care Providers (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-714
§ 15-714. Psychologists
Currentness
Application of section
(a) This section applies to each individual or group health insurance policy, contract, or certificate that:
(1)(i) is issued or delivered in the State;
(ii) is issued to a group that is incorporated or has a main office in the State; or
(iii) covers individuals who reside or work in the State; and
(2) is issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after July 1, 1972.
Reimbursement of physician or licensed psychologist
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of a policy, contract, or certificate subject to this section, if the policy, contract, or certificate provides for reimbursement for a service that is within the lawful scope of practice of a licensed psychologist, the insured or any other person covered by the policy, contract, or certificate is entitled to reimbursement for the service regardless of whether the service is performed by a physician or licensed psychologist.

Credits

Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997.
Formerly Art. 48A, § 490A.
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-714, MD INSURANCE § 15-714
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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