1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 638

File Code: Public Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 738
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled:
Children and Families Health Care Program

Synopsis:

Repealing the requirement that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene implement a program to provide health insurance to individuals with a family income that is above 185% of the federal poverty level but does not exceed 200% through employer sponsored or individual health benefit plans; repealing the requirement that certain individuals pay a certain annual family contribution amount to participate in the Children and Families Health Care Program; altering the purpose of the Maryland Health Care Foundation; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Economic Matters
2/17
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Econ. Matters Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMO; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS -see also- MAN. CARE ORGS
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; JUVENILE CAUSES; YOUTH
REPORTS -see also- RECORDS
WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- LEAVE; O.T.; SALARIES.
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 15-301 , 15-305 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered