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MD SB840

MD SB840
COVID-19 Response Act of 2022


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing and altering certain requirements related to COVID-19, including requirements related to planning by institutions of higher education, home health agencies, nursing homes, and assisted living programs, the provision of coverage by the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, the Maryland MyIR Mobile immunization record service, and reporting by the Maryland Department of Health; establishing that certain urgent care centers are not subject to the rate-setting jurisdiction of the Health Services Cost Review Commission; etc.

AI Summary

This bill establishes and alters certain requirements related to COVID-19, including requirements for institutions of higher education, home health agencies, nursing homes, and assisted living programs to adopt and implement COVID-19 plans. It also requires the Maryland Department of Health to develop plans for COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment, and to provide monthly progress reports to the General Assembly. The bill also establishes a vaccine passport program using the Maryland MyIR Mobile system, exempts certain hospital-adjacent urgent care centers from rate-setting jurisdiction, and makes changes to nursing assistant certification requirements during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Finance Hearing (13:00 3/2/2022 ) (on 03/02/2022)

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