Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 10-493

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
If a provider is the subject of a bankruptcy or receivership action, the claims of subscribers shall be administered in accordance with § 10-490(c) of this subtitle for the purpose of any legal action in conjunction with the bankruptcy or receivership.