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Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study

State of Maryland

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to conduct an independent cost-driven rate-setting study to set community provider rates for community-based behavioral health services; authorizing the Maryland Health Care Commission to require community providers to submit certain information for the completion of the report; establishing the Workgroup on Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization to develop reimbursement methodologies for certain health clinics, outpatient mental health centers, and independent providers; etc.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 28, 2026
198 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 39 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsor

CLClarence LamSenator · Democrat · SD-012Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218Senate
Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (134-3)House
Apr 11, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 11, 2026Favorable Report by HealthHouse
Apr 10, 2026Rereferred to HealthHouse
Apr 9, 2026Referred Rules and Executive NominationsHouse
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Show 8 earlier actions
Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {273123/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 12, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 28, 2026Hearing canceledSenate
Jan 21, 2026Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 14, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate
Nov 1, 2025Pre-filedSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 134 yea · 3 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Appropriations
  • Budgets
  • Certifications
  • Clinics
  • Committees and Commissions
  • disparity
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Evaluations and Reviews
  • General Assembly
  • Governor
  • Health
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health, Department of
  • Human Infrastructure
  • Licenses
  • Medical Assistance
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Prices
  • Privacy
  • Public Benefits
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Reimbursements
  • Reports
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Standards and Best Practices
  • studies
  • Sunset
  • Counselors and Therapists
  • Health Care Commission
  • Health Planning and Cost Review
  • Legislative Services, Department of

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