1. (a) This section applies to each self-funded group insurance plan that:

   1. (1)

      1. (i) is formed by an order, society, or association that is incorporated or has a main office in the State; or
      2. (ii) covers individuals who reside or work in the State; and
   2. (2) is issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after July 1, 1972.
2. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of a self-funded group insurance plan subject to this section, if the plan provides for reimbursement for a service that is within the lawful scope of practice of a physician, dentist, or podiatrist, the plan may not prohibit a person covered by the plan from being reimbursed for the service regardless of whether the service is performed by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist.

Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997.

Formerly Art. 48A, § 490 ½.