Md. Code, State Pers. & Pens. § 2-512

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 2-512 - Employees of qualifying nonprofit organizations
(a) In this section, "qualifying nonprofit organization" means an organization that:
(1)
(i) receives State funds from the Maryland Department of Health that cover more than one-third of the organization's operating expenses; and
(ii) is:
1. described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
2. exempt from income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(2) is the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.;
(3) is a corporation, a limited liability company, or any other entity that is wholly owned by the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.; or
(4) is the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center.
(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations for the enrollment and participation of employees of a qualifying nonprofit organization to participate in the Program as a satellite organization.
(c) A qualifying nonprofit organization that participates in the Program as a satellite organization shall:
(1) pay to the State:
(i) a premium in the amount determined by the Secretary; and
(ii) any costs, as determined by the Secretary, for the administration of this Program; and
(2) determine the extent to which the organization will subsidize participation by its employees in the Program.
(d) The participation of a satellite organization in the Program may not impede, undermine, or conflict with the Program's federal compliance obligations or governmental and cafeteria plan status, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 125.

Md. Code, SPP § 2-512

Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 307,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2018.
Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 631,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.
Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 280,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.