Legislation - HB0553

Title: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring
Sponsored by: Delegates Taveras, Boafo, Harrison, Holmes, Lehman, Terrasa, and Vogel
Status: In the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Analysis

Synopsis

Requiring, beginning on January 1, 2026, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring for certain eligible Program recipients; requiring the Program to develop and implement an education campaign to inform eligible program recipients and health care providers about the benefits of blood pressure monitoring and the availability of certain assistance; and requiring the Department to submit an annual report beginning December 1, 2027 on the program's outcomes.

Committees

Original:: Health and Government Operations

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0094

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/22/2025 Legislative Date 1/22/2025 Action First Reading Health and Government Operations Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/22/2025	1/22/2025	First Reading Health and Government Operations

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