Sec. 31.10.13.01. Preface

The issuance or delivery of health insurance policies in Maryland in any manner not in compliance with this chapter shall be deemed to constitute the transaction of insurance business hazardous to policyholders and the public and contrary to the public interest and otherwise contrary to requirements of the Insurance Article. Insurance Article, §2-109, Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizes the Commissioner to make reasonable regulations necessary for or as an aid to implementing any provision of the Insurance Article. Insurance Article, §12-203, Annotated Code of Maryland, provides, in part, that no health insurance policy form shall be delivered or issued for delivery in this State unless the form has been filed with and approved by the Commissioner. Insurance Article, §12-205, Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizes the Commissioner to disapprove any policy form if it contains an inequitable provision or a provision without substantial benefit to the policyholder or if the policy benefits are unreasonable in relation to the premium charged or if the policy benefits are not of real economic value to the insured.