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MD HB813Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing, beginning January 1, 2027, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide notice to Program recipients if the Department elects to provide the comprehensive coverage; and requiring by January 1, 2027, the Maryland Department of Health to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a State plan amendment that authorizes the State to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, beginning January 1, 2027, to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity, which includes intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management. The Maryland Department of Health is required to apply for a state plan amendment to allow for this coverage by January 1, 2027, and must notify program recipients if they decide to offer this comprehensive treatment. Additionally, the Department will need to report to legislative committees by November 1, 2027, on whether this coverage has been implemented and, if not, the reasons why.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Ashanti Martínez (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Last Action
House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Hill, Martinez and Hutchinson) (on 04/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0813?ys=2026RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 633329/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0813_63332901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0813_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0813t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 453428/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0813_45342801.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0813_hlt.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0813f.pdf |
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