STATE BILLMD HB 494ENGROSSED

Health Insurance - Primary Care Investment Targets - Reimbursement and Reporting

State of Maryland

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.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Feb 26, 2026
259 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 494 · EngrossedFeb 26

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Bill details

Last action
Favorable Report by Finance · Apr 13, 2026

Sponsor

HBHeather BagnallRepresentative · Democrat · HD-033Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate
Mar 18, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 27, 2026Referred FinanceSenate
Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed (100-36)House
Feb 24, 2026Second Reading PassedHouse
Feb 24, 2026Favorable AdoptedHouse
Feb 23, 2026Favorable Report by HealthHouse
Feb 12, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.House
Show 3 earlier actions
Feb 12, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Feb 4, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 27, 2026First Reading HealthHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedFeb 26, 2026 · House · 100 yea · 36 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Health - Insurance
  • Health Maintenance Organizations
  • Health
  • Health Insurance
  • Insurance Administration
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Prices
  • Reimbursements
  • Standards and Best Practices

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