Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 15-820
Orthopedic braces
Effective Oct 1, 2009Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 243, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 244, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.State of Maryland
(a) In this section, “orthopedic brace” means a rigid or semi-rigid device that is used to:
- (1) support a weak or deformed body member; or
- (2) restrict or eliminate motion in a diseased or injured part of the body.
- (b) Each health insurance contract that is delivered or issued for delivery in the State by a nonprofit health service plan and that provides hospital benefits shall provide benefits for orthopedic braces.
Added by Acts 1997, c. 35, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 243, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 244, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
Formerly Art. 48A, § 354Q.