Legislation - HB0813

Title: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity
Sponsored by: Delegates Martinez, Miller, Alston, Guzzone, Hill, Kaufman, Rosenberg, Ross, Taveras, and White Holland
Status: In the House - First Reading Health
Analysis

Synopsis

Authorizing, beginning January 1, 2027, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide notice to Program recipients if the Department elects to provide the comprehensive coverage.

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Original:: Health

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0496

Introduced in a prior session as: SB0876 Session: 2025 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/04/2026 Legislative Date 2/04/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/04/2026	2/04/2026	First Reading Health
			Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity

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