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MD HB986
MD HB986Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Required Study
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/06/2024
04/06/2024
Crossed Over
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
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 Department of Health to study the impact of requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity, including coverage for intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved antiobesity medication; and requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to certain committees of the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to study the impact of requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program (the state's Medicaid program) to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity, including coverage for intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved antiobesity medication. The study will identify and compare obesity treatment coverage in other states' Medicaid programs and examine potential cost savings from such coverage. The department must report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 777 (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0986?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_777_hb0986t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0986_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0986t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 153322/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0006/hb0986_15332201.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0986_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0986f.pdf |
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