§27–910.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Enrollee” means an individual or member of an association or other private group arrangement entitled to health care services from a health network.

        (3)    “Health care service” has the meaning stated in § 19-701 of the Health - General Article.

        (4)    “Health network” means an entity that:

            (i)    holds a certificate of authority under this article or Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health - General Article; and

            (ii)    is organized to provide health care services to individuals or an enrolled population in a regional or service area.

    (b)    A health network may not deny health care services to an enrollee on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, national origin, or a protected category under the Americans with Disabilities Act.