2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 71

File Code: Public Health Prior Year Introduction As: SB 743/01 - FIN
Sponsored By:
Senators Van Hollen, Dorman, Frosh, Hollinger, Middleton, and Teitelbaum
Entitled:
Health Insurance Expansion Initiative of 2002

Synopsis:

Expanding eligibility under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program for specified low-income parents under specified conditions; requiring the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to create a Low-Income Employee Private Insurance Assistance Program for specified employees; requiring an employer under the Program to make a specified contribution to premiums or costs; providing for the application of the Act; requiring a report from the Maryland Health Care Commission; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
09/18
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Finance
1/16
Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
1/21
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 1/30 at 2:00 p.m.
2/11
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Christopher Van Hollen, Jr., District 18
Senator Arthur Dorman, District 21
Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16
Senator Paula C. Hollinger, District 11
Senator Thomas M. Middleton, District 28
Senator Leonard H. Teitelbaum, District 19
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
REPORTS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 15-103 , 15-134 , 19-115 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered