(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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