Maryland Insurance Section 15-704

      (a)      This section applies to each individual, group, or blanket health insurance policy, contract, or certificate of an insurer or nonprofit health service plan that:

            (1)      (i)      is delivered or issued for delivery in the State;

                  (ii)      is issued to a group that is incorporated or has a main office in the State; or

                  (iii)      covers individuals who reside or work in the State; and

            (2)      is issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after October 1, 2003.

      (b)      If a policy, contract, or certificate subject to this section provides for reimbursement for a service that is within the lawful scope of practice of a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, the insured or any other person covered by the policy or certificate is entitled to reimbursement for the service.