Md. Code Regs. 31.10.41.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 31.10.41.06 - Required Disclosure for Nonpreferred Providers Seeking Assignment of Benefits

A. Except for a nonpreferred provider who is an on-call physician or a hospital-based physician, a nonpreferred provider who is a physician shall provide a copy of the disclosure set forth in §B of this regulation to each insured before performing a health care service for the insured in order to qualify for an assignment of benefits under a preferred provider insurance policy.

B. The disclosure text required by §A of this regulation shall be printed in at least 12 point type and shall read as follows:

"* Your doctor's charge may be higher than the amount your health insurer will pay and, if so, you may be required to pay the difference; and

"* Your coinsurance, deductible and out-of-pocket maximum may be higher because your doctor is not in your health insurer's network.

"* An estimate of the cost of the services;

"* Any payment terms that apply; and

"* Whether your doctor will charge you interest on any unpaid balance, and the amount of the interest, if any.

Md. Code Regs. 31.10.41.06