Legislation - SB0039

Title: Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study
Sponsored by: Senator Lam
Status: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)

Synopsis

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to conduct an independent cost-driven rate-setting study to set community provider rates for community-based behavioral health services; authorizing the Maryland Health Care Commission to require community providers to submit certain information for the completion of the report; establishing the Workgroup on Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization to develop reimbursement methodologies for certain health clinics, outpatient mental health centers, and independent providers; etc.

Committees

Original:: Finance Click to view Recorded Media

Opposite:: Health

Committee Testimony

Witness List

Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 11/01/2025 Legislative Date 11/01/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Behavioral Health - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and Outpatient Mental Health Centers - Reimbursement Rates Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/21/2026 Legislative Date 1/21/2026 Action Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/08/2026 Legislative Date 4/08/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/08/2026 Legislative Date 3/19/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments {273123/1 Adopted Proceedings 58 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/08/2026 Legislative Date 3/19/2026 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 58 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/08/2026 Legislative Date 3/20/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (42-0) Proceedings 59 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/09/2026 Legislative Date 3/23/2026 Action Referred Rules and Executive Nominations Proceedings 60 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/10/2026 Legislative Date 4/10/2026 Action Rereferred to Health Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - House - Committee - Health Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/11/2026 Legislative Date 4/11/2026 Action Favorable Report by Health Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/11/2026 Legislative Date 3/28/2026 Action Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed Proceedings 65 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/13/2026 Legislative Date 3/31/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (134-3) Proceedings 68 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/13/2026 Legislative Date 3/26/2026 Action Returned Passed Proceedings 65 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Post Passage Calendar Date 4/28/2026 Legislative Date 4/28/2026 Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218 Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Chapter - Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	11/01/2025	11/01/2025	Pre-filed
Senate	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Behavioral Health - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and Outpatient Mental Health Centers - Reimbursement Rates
Senate	1/21/2026	1/21/2026	Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Senate	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	Hearing canceled
Senate	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/08/2026	4/08/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Senate	4/08/2026	3/19/2026	Favorable with Amendments {273123/1 Adopted	58 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/08/2026	3/19/2026	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	58 Click to view Recorded Media
			Text - Third - Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study
Senate	4/08/2026	3/20/2026	Third Reading Passed (42-0)	59 Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/09/2026	3/23/2026	Referred Rules and Executive Nominations	60 Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/10/2026	4/10/2026	Rereferred to Health
			Vote - House - Committee - Health	Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/11/2026	4/11/2026	Favorable Report by Health
House	4/11/2026	3/28/2026	Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed	65 Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/13/2026	3/31/2026	Third Reading Passed (134-3)	68 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/13/2026	3/26/2026	Returned Passed	65 Click to view Recorded Media
Post Passage	4/28/2026	4/28/2026	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218
			Text - Chapter - Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study

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