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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
Crossed Over
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Passed
04/07/2021
04/07/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the health care services the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, subject to a certain limitation, is required to provide through telehealth; requiring that certain services provided under the Program include counseling and treatment for certain disorders and conditions; prohibiting the Program from requiring a recipient to use telehealth in lieu of in-person services delivery for behavioral health services; authorizing the Maryland Department of Health to adopt certain regulations related to telehealth services; etc.
AI Summary
This bill alters the health care services the Maryland Medical Assistance Program is required to provide through telehealth. The bill requires the Program to provide health care services appropriately delivered through telehealth to patients regardless of their location, including counseling and treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions. The bill prohibits the Program from excluding a health care service from coverage solely because it is provided through telehealth or requiring a patient to use telehealth instead of in-person services for behavioral health. The bill also establishes requirements for telehealth reimbursement by the Program and private health insurance carriers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 (on 04/13/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0123?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/Chapters_noln/CH_70_hb0123e.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0123e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 597079/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0123_59707901.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0123_fin.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 663925/1 (Delegate Rose) Rejected (41-94) | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0123_66392501.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 786887/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0123_78688701.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0123t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0123_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0123f.pdf |
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