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MD SB778

MD SB778
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Children and Pregnant Women (Healthy Babies Equity Act)


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
03/31/2022
Crossed Over
03/31/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive medical care and other health care services to noncitizen pregnant women who would qualify for the Program but for their immigration status and their children up to the age of 1 year.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Healthy Babies Equity Act, requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive medical care and other health care services to noncitizen pregnant women who would otherwise qualify for the program but for their immigration status, as well as their children up to the age of 1 year. The bill also directs the Maryland Department of Health to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to maximize federal funding for the program, and the bill takes effect on July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 03/31/2022)

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