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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) FOR the purpose of altering the purpose for the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Fund to include the provision of funding for the establishment and operation of the Qualified Resident Enrollment Program; requiring the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to make qualified plans available to qualified residents; requiring the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to establish and implement the Qualified Resident Enrollment Program to allow qualified residents to obtain coverage, facilitate the enrollment of qualified residents in qualified health plans, and, based on the availability of funds, provide premium assistance and cost-sharing reductions to qualified residents; providing that the implementation of the Program is contingent on approval of a certain waiver application amendment; and generally relating to the Qualified Resident Enrollment Program. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Insurance Section 31-101(a) and 31-108(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Insurance Section 31-101(u-1), 31-123, and 31-124 Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Insurance Section 31-107, 31-108(b)(1), and 31-115(b)(7) Annotated Code of Maryland SENATE BILL 365 (2017 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act)", aims to establish a Qualified Resident Enrollment Program within the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. The bill would allow the Exchange to make qualified health plans available to qualified residents, defined as individuals residing in Maryland who are not eligible for federal premium tax credits, Medicaid, Medicare, or employer-sponsored coverage, regardless of immigration status. The program would facilitate the enrollment of qualified residents in qualified health plans and, based on the availability of funds, provide state premium assistance and cost-sharing reductions to those enrolled. The implementation of the program is contingent on the approval of a state innovation waiver application amendment under the Affordable Care Act to allow for federal pass-through funding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 2/15/2023 ) (on 02/15/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Comprehensive Health Care Reform
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0365?ys=2023RS | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0365f.pdf | 01/31/2023 |
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