Maryland Insurance Section 15-502

      (a)      This section applies to each individual or group policy or certificate of health insurance or automobile insurance that is:

            (1)      delivered or issued for delivery in the State by an insurer or nonprofit health service plan; and

            (2)      issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after July 1, 1978.

      (b)      A policy or certificate subject to this section that provides or pays for health care benefits may not contain a provision that denies or reduces benefits because services are rendered to a policyholder, certificate holder, or beneficiary who is eligible for or receives medical assistance under § 15-103 of the Health - General Article.