Md. Code, Insurance § 11–701

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Carrier” means an insurer, a nonprofit health service plan, or a preferred provider organization that offers, issues, or delivers a policy, contract, or certificate of long–term care insurance in the State.

(c) “Certificate” has the meaning stated in § 18–101 of this article.

(d) “Long–term care insurance” has the meaning stated in § 18–101 of this article.