§ 13-5501
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§13–5501.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Eligible organization” means an organization that:
(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.