Md. Code Regs. 31.11.06.11

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

Section 31.11.06.11 - Pre-existing Conditions

A. A carrier may not apply a preexisting condition provision to health care services for pregnancy or newborns, or to individuals younger than 19 years old.

B. Except as provided in §A of this regulation, for contracts issued or renewed on or after October 1, 2009, an insurer or non-profit health service plan may impose a preexisting condition provision in accordance with Insurance Article, § 15-508, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. A carrier may impose a waiting period from the date of application, in accordance with Insurance Article, § 15-1208, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Md. Code Regs. 31.11.06.11

Regulation .11A, B amended as an emergency provision effective September 23, 2010 (37:23 Md. R. 1608); amended permanently effective January 13, 2011 (38:1 Md. R. 13)
Regulation .11B amended effective November 16, 2009 (36:23 Md. R. 1819)
Regulation .11C amended effective February 28, 2005 (32:4 Md. R. 412); November 16, 2009 (36:23 Md. R. 1819)