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MD SB28

MD SB28
Health Insurance - Coverage Requirements for Behavioral Health Disorders - Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance


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Introduced
01/09/2019
In Committee
03/28/2019
Crossed Over
02/07/2019
Passed
04/05/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Altering the definition of "health benefit plan" as it applies to certain provisions of law related to coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and emotional, drug use, and alcohol use disorders to include short-term limited duration health insurance.

AI Summary

This bill alters the definition of "health benefit plan" to include short-term limited duration insurance, thereby requiring such plans to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, emotional disorders, drug use disorders, and alcohol use disorders. The bill sets out specific requirements for the benefits that must be provided, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services. It also mandates that the coverage and management of these behavioral health benefits be comparable to those for physical illnesses. Additionally, the bill requires insurers to provide information to policyholders about the available behavioral health benefits and how to access them.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Finance (Senate)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 101 (on 04/18/2019)

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