Ch. 7

2007 Laws of Maryland

(b) In carrying out its duties under this section, the Commission shall comply
with the provisions of § 15-1207 AND TITLE 15, SUBTITLE 12A of the Insurance
Article.

Article - Insurance

15-1207.

(a) In accordance with Title 19. Subtitle 1 of the Health - General Article.
the Commission shall adopt regulations that specify:

(1)       the Comprehensive Standard Health Benefit Plan to apply under
this subtitle: [and]

(2)       the Limited Health Benefit Plan to apply under this subtitle; AND

(3)      THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELLNESS BENEFIT OFFERED BY
A CARRIER TO APPLY UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of Maryland
read as follows:

Article - Health - General

19-101.

In this subtitle, "Commission" means the Maryland Health Care Commission.

19-108.

(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the
Commission:

(1)   [shall] SHALL adopt regulations specifying the Comprehensive
Standard Health Benefit Plan to apply under Title 15, Subtitle 12 of the Insurance
Article; AND

(2)      ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2008, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT, SHALL PROPOSE REGULATIONS TO:

(I) Specify the components of bona fide wellness

PROGRAMS WELLNESS BENEFITS. OFFERED IN THE SMALL GROUP INSURANCE
MARKET UNDER TITLE 15. SUBTITLE 12 OF THE INSURANCE ARTICLE. THAT:

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