Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization
State of MarylandMarylandAuthorizing, 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.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 26, 2026
- 259 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Delegates
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
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- Last action
- House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Hill, Martinez and Hutchinson) · Apr 9, 2026
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Bill history
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Recorded votes
Subjects
- Public Health
- Counselors and Therapists
- Drugs
- Health, Department of
- Medical Assistance
- Medical Conditions
- Medical Treatments
- Reports
- Federal Government
- Health Insurance
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