Section 19-713.5 - Uniform consultation referral form. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-713.5. Uniform consultation referral form.
 

(a)  Exclusive use.- If a health maintenance organization requires its subscribers to have a referral to receive consultation services in writing, the health maintenance organization shall use the uniform consultation referral form adopted by the Commissioner under § 15-120 of the Insurance Article as the sole instrument for referrals for consultation services. 

(b)  Modifications.- A health maintenance organization may not impose as a condition of coverage any requirement to: 

(1) Modify the uniform consultation referral form; or 

(2) Submit additional consultation referral forms. 

(c)  Proper completion.- The uniform consultation referral form shall be properly completed by the health care provider referring the subscriber for consultation services. 
 

[1995, ch. 577; 1997, ch. 70, § 4; 2000, ch. 323, § 1.]