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MD SB682
MD SB682Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Gender-Affirming Treatment (Trans Health Equity Act of 2022)
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Introduced
02/04/2022
02/04/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring, beginning on January 1, 2023, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide gender-affirming treatment; and prohibiting the Program from issuing an adverse benefit determination related to gender-affirming treatment unless a health care provider with experience prescribing or delivering gender-affirming treatment has reviewed and confirmed the appropriateness of the determination.
AI Summary
This bill, the Trans Health Equity Act of 2022, requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide gender-affirming treatment starting January 1, 2023. Gender-affirming treatment includes various medically necessary procedures such as hormone therapy, hair alteration, voice modification, and surgical procedures to align an individual's appearance or physical body with their gender identity. The bill prohibits the Program from denying or limiting coverage for gender-affirming treatment that is prescribed according to current clinical standards of care and medically necessary, regardless of the individual's gender identity. The bill also requires managed care organizations and the Department of Health to report on and publish information about providers offering gender-affirming treatment to ensure access across the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Mary Washington (D)*,
Malcolm Augustine (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Antonio Hayes (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
Delores Kelley (D),
Nancy King (D),
Ben Kramer (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Susan Lee (D),
Paul Pinsky (D),
Will Smith (D),
Jeff Waldstreicher (D),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:30 3/24/2022 ) (on 03/24/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0682?ys=2022RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0682_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0682t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 733523/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0682_73352301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0682_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0682f.pdf |
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