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MD SB787

MD SB787
Managed Care Organizations and Health Insurance Carriers - Prior Authorization for HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis for Victims of Sexual Offenses - Prohibition


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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

Prohibiting managed care organizations and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from applying a prior authorization requirement for prescription drugs used as postexposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV if the drug is prescribed to a victim of an alleged rape or sexual offense.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits managed care organizations, insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from applying a prior authorization requirement for prescription drugs used as postexposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV if the drug is prescribed to a victim of an alleged rape or sexual offense. The bill applies to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the state of Maryland on or after January 1, 2023, and takes effect on January 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Finance Hearing (13:00 2/23/2022 ) (on 02/23/2022)

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