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MD HB494

MD HB494
Health Insurance - Primary Care Investment Targets - Reimbursement and Reporting


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Introduced
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring certain entities to provide reimbursement to health care providers in a manner that meets the annual primary care investment targets established by the State on or after February 1, 2026; and requiring certain entities to provide a description of the entity's progress in meeting the annual primary care investment targets to the Maryland Insurance Commissioner when filing a premium rate or premium rate change with the Commissioner.

AI Summary

This bill requires health insurance carriers, including insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations, to ensure their reimbursement to healthcare providers meets state-established annual primary care investment targets starting on or after February 1, 2026. Additionally, when filing premium rates or changes with the Maryland Insurance Commissioner, these carriers must now provide a description of their progress in meeting these primary care investment targets, which are intended to increase investment in primary care services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred Finance (on 02/27/2026)

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