{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-19-711","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 19–711","heading":"","body":"(a) Within 90 days after the filing of an application for a certificate of authority to operate as a health maintenance organization, the Commissioner shall issue the certificate of authority to the applicant if:\n(1) The application conforms with § 19-708 of this subtitle;\n(2) The applicant has paid the fees required by § 19-709 of this subtitle;\n(3) The Department has advised in writing that the health maintenance organization’s proposed health-related services, operations, and functions that fall under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department appear to meet its requirements or are approved by the Department; and\n(4) The Commissioner is satisfied that the requirements of § 19-710 of this subtitle are met.\n(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the provisions of Title 7 of the Insurance Article apply to health maintenance organizations.\n(2) Before approving a transaction under § 7-306 of the Insurance Article, the Insurance Commissioner shall consult with the Secretary.\n(c) Subsection (b) of this section may not apply to any transaction preempted by federal law.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=19-711","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"8ad247958025174fd3a42200cb6d2e841a88c3e83f2ba72e07926c29742f5bb1","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-19-710.2","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-19-711.3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}