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§ 15-820. Orthopedic braces

West's Annotated Code of MarylandInsuranceEffective: October 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Insurance (Refs & Annos)
Title 15. Health Insurance
Subtitle 8. Required Health Insurance Benefits (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-820
§ 15-820. Orthopedic braces
Currentness
Orthopedic braces defined
(a) In this section, “orthopedic brace” means a rigid or semi-rigid device that is used to:
(1) support a weak or deformed body member; or
(2) restrict or eliminate motion in a diseased or injured part of the body.
Benefits for orthopedic braces
(b) Each health insurance contract that is delivered or issued for delivery in the State by a nonprofit health service plan and that provides hospital benefits shall provide benefits for orthopedic braces.

Credits

Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 243, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 244, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
Formerly Art. 48A, § 354Q.
MD Code, Insurance, § 15-820, MD INSURANCE § 15-820
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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