This bulletin clarifies the Maryland Insurance Administration enforcement position on Section 15-112.3 of the Insurance Article, which requires carriers to accept new and updated provider directory information. The MIA confirms that carriers remain in compliance so long as they accept directory information through either the multi-carrier common online system (DataSpring, designated in Bulletin 26-20) or through direct submission, or both. While no new deadline is imposed, carriers are encouraged to adopt the multi-carrier system to reduce administrative burden on providers and improve directory accuracy. Health insurers, HMOs, dental plan organizations, and panel-arranging entities should review their current submission channels to confirm alignment with the clarified enforcement stance.
Source: https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/Bulletins/Bulletin-26-26.aspx