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; 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.
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Basic Information
- Status
- Chaptered
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Type
- Unknown
- Cross-filed
- SB0496
Links
- State Link
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- LegiScan URL
- View on LegiScan
Upcoming Events
Hearing
February 17, 2026
at 13:00
📍 Health
Hearing - Health Committee
Hearing
February 17, 2026
at 14:00
📍 Health
Hearing - Health Committee
Sponsors
Martinez
Hill
Taveras
White Holland
Bagnall
Cullison
Alston
Guzzone
Kaufman
Rosenberg
Ross
Miller
Johnson, S.
Lopez