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MD HB1137

MD HB1137
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Calcium Score Testing


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Introduced
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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