(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Enrollee" means an individual or member of an association or other private group arrangement entitled to health care services from a health network. (3) "Health care service" has the meaning stated in § 19-701 of the Health - General Article. (4) "Health network" means an entity that: (i) holds a certificate of authority under this article or Title 19, Subtitle 7 of the Health - General Article; and (ii) is organized to provide health care services to individuals or an enrolled population in a regional or service area. (b) A health network may not deny health care services to an enrollee on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, religion, national origin, or a protected category under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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