MD| The Maryland Insurance Commissioner issued Revised Bulletin 25-7 in response to record flooding in Allegany and Garrett Counties, which caused significant property damage, displacement, and loss of access to prescription medications and durable medical equipment for many residents. The bulletin requests that health insurance carriers consider the impact of the flooding when deciding whether to enforce time restrictions on prescription medication refills and the replacement of durable medical equipment, eyeglasses, and dentures for affected residents.
The Commissioner encourages insurers to voluntarily waive such restrictions while the state of emergency remains in effect, aiming to ensure continued access to essential health items for those impacted by the disaster.