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MD HB985
MD HB985Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for Fertility Treatment and Preservation Services - Study
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to study the potential fiscal and health access impacts of expanding coverage under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to include fertility treatment and preservation services.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to study the potential fiscal and health access impacts of expanding the Maryland Medical Assistance Program (the state's Medicaid program) to include coverage for fertility treatment and preservation services. The study will examine the impact of the program providing coverage for the diagnosis of infertility, medically necessary ovulation-enhancing drugs and related services, as well as standard fertility preservation services that may be necessary due to medical treatment. The Department of Health must report its findings to the Governor and legislative committees by December 1, 2024, and the bill will take effect on June 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 02/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0985?ys=2024RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0985_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0985f.pdf |
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