Md. Code Regs. 31.10.44.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 31.10.44.10 - Confidential Information in Access Plans

A. Subject to Insurance Article, § 15-802, Annotated Code of Maryland, the following information that is included in a carrier's access plan shall be considered confidential by the Commissioner:

(1) Proprietary methodology used to annually assess the carrier's performance in meeting the standards established under this chapter;

(2) Proprietary methodology used to annually measure timely access to health care services; and

(3) Factors used by the carrier to build its network.

B. A carrier submitting an access plan or supplemental information required for the network adequacy waiver standards may submit a written request to the Commissioner that specific information included in the plan not be disclosed under the Public Information Act and shall:

(1) Identify the particular information that the carrier requests not be disclosed; and

(2) Cite the statutory authority that permits denial of access to the information.

C. The Commissioner may review a request made under §B of this regulation upon receipt of a request for access pursuant to the Public Information Act.

D. The Commissioner may notify the carrier that made a request under §B of this regulation before granting access to information that was the subject of the request.

Md. Code Regs. 31.10.44.10

Regulation .10 amended and recodified from .08 effective 50:9 Md. R. 380, eff. 5/15/2023