2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1238

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Delegate Mizeur
Entitled:
Health Coverage Appeals Fairness Act

Synopsis:

Providing that applicants or recipients under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, or a waiver program under the Medical Assistance Program, are entitled to direct judicial review of a decision concerning eligibility, benefits, or services under specified circumstances; and providing that applicants or recipients under the Maryland Children's Health Program are entitled to direct judicial review of a decision concerning eligibility, benefits, or services under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/21
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/5
Re-referred Health and Government Operations
3/7
Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Appeals -see also- Judicial Review
Health -see also- Mental Health
Health Insurance -see also- HMOS; Managed Care Organizations
Judicial Review -see also- Appeals
Medical Assistance
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Health - General
( 15-144 , 15-305 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered