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MD HB1080

MD HB1080
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Children and Pregnant Women (Healthy Babies Equity Act)


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Introduced
02/10/2022
In Committee
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
03/16/2022
Passed
03/31/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2022

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 requires 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, as well as their children up to the age of 1 year, subject to the limitations of the State budget. The bill also directs the Maryland Department of Health to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that maximizes federal funding for the individuals who would be eligible for this benefit.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 28 (on 04/09/2022)

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