Review of Regulations

The Maryland Insurance Administration is reviewing and evaluating certain regulations codified within Subtitle 11 of Title 31 of the Code of Maryland Regulations, entitled Health Insurance – Group. Learn more here.

Draft Proposed Regulations

The following draft regulations have been proposed by the Maryland Insurance Administration. Comments should be addressed to:

   Katrina Lawhorn, Regulations Coordinator
   The Maryland Insurance Administration
   200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700
   Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Comments also may be submitted by calling 410-468-2450, emailing katrina.lawhorn@maryland.gov, or by faxing to 410-468-2020.

• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 10 Health Insurance - General
  Chapter 42 Health Insurance - Notice of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
  View the draft proposed regulation here. 
  The comment period for this draft regulation closes at 5:00 p.m. May 24, 2013.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 03 Insurance Producers and Other Insurance Professionals
  Chapter 02 Insurance Producers - Continuing Education Requirements
  View the draft proposed regulation and accompanying bulletin here.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 08 Property and Casualty Insurance
  Chapter 15 Underwriting Period - Discovery of Material Risk Factor
  View the draft proposed regulation and accompanying bulletin here.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 04 Insurers, Chapter 22 Title Insurers
  On-Site Review Requirements
  View the draft proposed regulation here.

Proposed Regulations

The following regulations have been proposed by the Maryland Insurance Administration and published in the Maryland Register. Comments may be sent to: 

   Katrina Lawhorn, Regulations Coordinator
   The Maryland Insurance Administration
   200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700
   Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Comments also may be submitted by calling 410-468-2450, emailing katrina.lawhorn@maryland.gov, or by faxing to 410-468-2020.

• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 08 Property and Casualty Insurance
  31.08.05 Addition, Reduction, or Elimination in Coverage Notice Requirement
  View the re-proposed regulation as it appeared in the Maryland Register on May 3, 2013.
  View the original proposed regulation as it appeared in the Maryland Register on Oct. 5, 2012.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 08 Property and Casualty Insurance
  31.08.13 Application of a Percentage Deductible in the Case of a Hurricane or Other Storm
  View the proposed regulation as it appeared in the Maryland Register on Dec. 28, 2012.
  View submitted comments. (49 pages)
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 08 Property and Casualty Insurance
  31.08.12 Temporary Moratoriums and Weather Events
  View the proposed regulation as it appeared in the Maryland Register on Oct. 5, 2012.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 16 Miscellaneous
  31.16.11 Premium Finance Agreements - Finance Charges
  View the proposed regulation as it appeared in the Maryland Register on Oct. 5, 2012.

The following proposed regulation amendment has been withdrawn:

• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 12 Health Maintenance Organizations; Entities that Act as Health Insurers
  31.12.08 Payments to Nonparticipating Providers
  View the notice of withdrawal as it appeared in the Maryland Register on Nov. 2, 2012.

Recently Finalized Regulations

The following regulations have been finalized in the previous six months:

• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 03 Insurance Producers and Other Insurance Professionals
  31.03.12 Procedures - Written Consent - Federal Law
  View the notice of final action as it appeared in the Maryland Register on April 5, 2013.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 10 Health Insurance - General
  31.10.21 Private Review Agents
  View the notice of emergency action as it appeared in the Maryland Register on March 22, 2013.
  View the notice of final action as it appeared in the Maryland Register on April 5, 2013.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 03 Insurance Producers and Other Insurance Professionals
  31.03.16 SHOP Exchange Navigators -- Licensing
  View the notice of final action as it appeared in the Maryland Register on Feb. 22, 2013.
• Title 31 Maryland Insurance Administration
  Subtitle 17 Maryland Health Insurance Plan
  31.17.03 Operation and Administration of the Plan
  View the notice of final action as it appeared in the Maryland Register on Dec. 28, 2012.