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