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MD HB1137
MD HB1137Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Calcium Score Testing
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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to provide coverage for calcium score testing for individuals who have at least three of the following risk factors: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of premature coronary artery disease.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and insurance providers in the state to cover calcium score testing for individuals with at least three risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of premature coronary artery disease. The bill specifies that this coverage must be provided starting on January 1, 2025, and applies to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the state on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Jamila Woods (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Tiffany Alston (D),
Carl Anderton (R),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Kent Roberson (D),
Denise Roberts (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Gary Simmons (D),
Karen Simpson (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:00:00 3/7/2024 ) (on 03/07/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1137?ys=2024RS | 02/07/2024 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1137f.pdf | 02/08/2024 |
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