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MD HB865
MD HB865Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Prostheses (So Every Body Can Move Act)
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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Passed
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide certain coverage related to prostheses; establishing that certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations must comply with certain provider network requirements; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for prostheses, including replacements and repairs, starting on January 1, 2025. The bill also establishes provider network requirements for these entities and requires a review of the cost impact of requiring coverage for orthoses (braces). The bill aims to ensure that individuals with limb loss or absence can access the prosthetic devices they need to restore physiological function and perform daily, job-related, and physical activities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (29)
Ashanti Martínez (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Denise Roberts (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 822 (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0865?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_822_hb0865t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0865_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0865t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 283426/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0005/hb0865_28342601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0865_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0865f.pdf |
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