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MD HB1002

MD HB1002
Unemployment - Insurance Revisions and Special Enrollment Period for Health Benefits


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
03/26/2021
Crossed Over
03/18/2021
Passed
03/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to open a special or other enrollment period for an individual who consents to share information through a certain system; requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to begin implementing a system, by September 1, 2021, through which an individual who has filed a claim for benefits may consent to the sharing of relevant information by the Department with the Exchange and the Maryland Department of Health to determine whether the individual qualifies for free or low-cost insurance; etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to open a special enrollment period for individuals who consent to sharing information through a system implemented by the Maryland Department of Labor. The bill also requires the Department of Labor to begin implementing a system by September 1, 2021 that allows individuals who have filed a claim for unemployment benefits to consent to sharing relevant information with the Exchange and the Maryland Department of Health to determine if the individual qualifies for free or low-cost health insurance. The bill also establishes various customer service standards and reporting requirements for the Department of Labor's unemployment insurance program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 49 (on 04/09/2021)

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