Bill > HB633

This bill requires insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations in Maryland to provide coverage for "opportunistic salpingectomy," which is a surgical procedure to remove the fallopian tubes, for the purpose of preventing ovarian cancer. Importantly, these entities will not be allowed to charge individuals a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible for this specific coverage, meaning it will be covered at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. This provision applies to policies and contracts issued or delivered in the state and will take effect for policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, following a mandated benefits study by the Maryland Health Care Commission.