Maryland Insurance Section 14-508

      (a)      The Plan shall be the alternative mechanism for eligible individuals under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in accordance with 45 CFR 148.128.

      (b)      The Plan may not apply a preexisting condition exclusion to an eligible individual who applies for coverage under the Plan within 63 days of terminating prior creditable coverage.

      (c)      If the Board imposes a limit on the number of individuals who can participate in the Plan, the limit may not be applied to HIPAA eligible individuals.