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MD HB1351
MD HB1351Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment
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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide certain coverage for the full length of long-term antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses under certain circumstances; and prohibiting certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from placing a quantitative limit on or denying coverage for benefits required under the Act.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain insurers, non-profit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations in Maryland to provide coverage for the full length of long-term antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses, as prescribed by a licensed physician for therapeutic purposes. The bill also prohibits these entities from placing quantitative limits on or denying coverage for such treatments, even if they are considered unproven, experimental, or investigational. The bill will apply to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Seth Howard (R)*,
Steve Arentz (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Frank Conaway (D),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Rachel Muñoz (R),
Ryan Nawrocki (R),
Charles Otto (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Kym Taylor (D),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:00:00 3/12/2024 ) (on 03/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1351?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1351f.pdf |
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