Bill > HB746

This bill prohibits the Maryland Department of Health from charging copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles for services provided under the Collaborative Care Model, which is an evidence-based approach to integrating mental and behavioral health services into primary care settings, involving care coordination, outcome monitoring, and specialist consultations. It also requires insurers, nonprofit health plans, and health maintenance organizations to cover services provided through this model, regardless of whether they are part of individual or group health insurance policies. Additionally, the Maryland Health Care Commission is mandated to study the impact of eliminating these cost-sharing requirements for Collaborative Care Model services by December 1, 2026, and report its findings to legislative committees. These provisions aim to make integrated behavioral health care more accessible and affordable for Maryland residents.