Section 19-713.3 - Administrative service contracting provider. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-713.3. Administrative service contracting provider.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) "Administrative service provider contract" has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle. 

(3) "Contracting provider" has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle. 

(b)  Registration.-  

(1) A person must register with the Commissioner before the person acts as a contracting provider in this State. 

(2) A health maintenance organization may not enter into an administrative service provider contract with a contracting provider that has not registered with the Commissioner. 

(c)  Application.-  

(1) An applicant for registration shall submit an application to the Commissioner in a form approved by the Commissioner and include any information required under subsection (e) of this section. 

(2) A registration under this section expires 2 years from the date the application is approved. 

(d)  Registration fee.- The Commissioner may charge a registration fee sufficient to cover the cost of implementing this section. 

(e)  Regulations.- The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and § 19-713.2 of this subtitle. 
 

[2000, ch. 323, § 2.]