Section 4-402 - Inspection of medical files on applicants and claimants. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-402. Inspection of medical files on applicants and claimants.
 

(a)  In general.- Medical files on applicants and claimants that are compiled by insurers under policies of health insurance or life insurance shall be made available for inspection: 

(1) on request of the applicant or claimant; 

(2) on request of the agent of the applicant or claimant; or 

(3) on request of the applicant, to a physician of the applicant's choice. 

(b)  When information available.- Information that is provided by a physician shall be made available on request: 

(1) after a period of 5 years after the date of the medical examination; or 

(2) at any time on written authorization of the physician. 

(c)  Authorization of agent.- An agent that requests to review the medical file of an applicant or claimant must have an authorization to review medical records signed by the applicant or claimant. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 48A, § 490C; 1997, ch. 57, § 1; ch. 198; 1998, ch. 21, § 1.]