{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-insurance-15-820","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Insurance § 15–820","heading":"","body":"(a) In this section, “orthopedic brace” means a rigid or semi–rigid device that is used to:\n(1) support a weak or deformed body member; or\n(2) restrict or eliminate motion in a diseased or injured part of the body.\n(b) Each health insurance contract that is delivered or issued for delivery in the State by a nonprofit health service plan and that provides hospital benefits shall provide benefits for orthopedic braces.","path":["Article - Insurance"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gin\u0026section=15-820","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:28Z","sha256":"3c730905e460dfdf13a822b2ab115a779e73b56c17d5117c3b371ed5382c5576","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-insurance-15-819","next":"us-md/md.-code-insurance-15-821"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}