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MD SB1011

MD SB1011
Protect Maryland Health Care Act of 2018


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Introduced
02/05/2018
In Committee
02/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/09/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing the Maryland Insurance Stabilization Fund and the Health Insurance Down Payment Escrow Fund; specifying the purposes of the funds; requiring, beginning on a certain date, an individual to maintain certain coverage for certain individuals; requiring that an individual pay a certain payment under certain circumstances; requiring the Exchange to take certain steps to facilitate the enrollment of certain individuals into certain coverage under certain circumstances; etc.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Maryland Insurance Stabilization Fund and the Health Insurance Down Payment Escrow Fund. Beginning in 2019, it requires individuals to maintain minimum essential health coverage or pay a penalty. The bill also creates systems to encourage individuals to use their payment amounts to purchase health insurance and to facilitate enrollment in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for the Exchange to determine eligibility and enroll individuals in coverage, and allows individuals to make prepayments to help purchase qualified health plans.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Reassigned to Finance and Budget and Taxation (on 02/08/2018)

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