Section 14-701 - to 14-710. Public-Private Health Care Programs.
§ 14-701. Definitions [Subtitle subject to abrogation].
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Certified nonprofit corporation.- "Certified nonprofit corporation" means a nonprofit corporation certified under this subtitle to establish and operate a public-private health care program.
(c) Health care provider.- "Health care provider" means any person, including a physician or hospital, who is licensed or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in the State.
(d) Health care services.- "Health care services" has the meaning stated in § 19-701 of the Health - General Article.
(e) Qualifying individual.- "Qualifying individual" means an individual who:
(1) is not eligible for or enrolled in the federal Medicare program, the Maryland Primary Adult Care Program, or the Maryland Children's Health Program;
(2) is not covered under a health benefit plan issued under Title 15, Subtitle 12 of this article; and
(3) meets any other eligibility requirements established by a public-private health care program.
(f) Participants.- "Participants" means qualifying individuals enrolled in a public-private health care program.
(g) Public-private health care program.- "Public-private health care program" means a program that:
(1) is established and operated by a nonprofit corporation that:
(i) has been certified by the Commissioner under this subtitle; and
(ii) has entered into a written agreement with each county in which the program proposes to operate; and
(2) for a membership fee, provides or arranges for the provision of health care services for participants.
[2008, chs. 626, 627.]