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Article - Health - General




§13–5501.

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

    (b)    “Eligible organization” means an organization that:

        (1)    (i)    1.    Is owned by or employs health care practitioners who are authorized to practice under the Health Occupations Article; and

                2.    Provides equitable access to abortion care clinical services for individuals without sufficient resources; or

            (ii)    Administers a fund to provide equitable access to abortion care clinical services for individuals without sufficient resources;

        (2)    Is in good standing in the state or jurisdiction in which the organization is registered or incorporated; and

        (3)    Has policies that do not restrict access to abortion care and are consistent with Title 20, Subtitle 2 of this article.

    (c)    “Fund” means the Public Health Abortion Grant Program Fund.

    (d)    “Individuals without sufficient resources” means individuals who are:

        (1)    Uninsured;

        (2)    Underinsured, without sufficient abortion coverage; or

        (3)    Unable to use their insurance due to the risks posed by communication from insurance carriers regarding coverage.

    (e)    “Program” means the Public Health Abortion Grant Program.



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