Bill > HB1107

This bill, known as the Healing Our Scars Act, mandates that the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain private health insurance providers, including nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and managed care organizations, must cover aesthetic services and restorative care for victims of domestic violence. This coverage is specifically for scars or scarring that are deemed medically necessary by a licensed physician to treat physical injuries resulting from domestic violence. The term "victim of domestic violence" is defined as someone who has suffered deliberate, severe, and demonstrable physical injury, or fears imminent such injury, from a current or former spouse or cohabitant (defined as someone who has had a sexual relationship and resided with the respondent for at least 90 days within the past year). This new coverage requirement will take effect and apply to policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2027.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1107?ys=2026RS