SB0496

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization

Authorizing, 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; authorizing the Department to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a State plan amendment authorizing the State to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity; etc.

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Basic Information

Status
Engrossed
Session
2026 Regular Session
Type
Unknown
Cross-filed
HB0813

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Upcoming Events

Hearing
February 17, 2026 at 13:00
📍 Finance
Hearing - Finance Committee
Hearing
March 31, 2026 at 13:00
📍 Finance
Hearing - Finance Committee

Sponsors

Lam
Hershey