Legislation - SB0406

Title: Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses (So Every Body Can Move Act)
Sponsored by: Senators Beidle, Gile, Hettleman, and Kramer
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide certain coverage related to orthoses beginning January 1, 2026; defining "orthosis" as a certain custom device to treat a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorder or acquired condition; and establishing that certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations must comply with certain provider network requirements.

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Original:: Finance

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0383

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): January 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/20/2025 Legislative Date 1/20/2025 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses (So Every Body Can Move Act) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/27/2025 Legislative Date 1/27/2025 Action Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/20/2025	1/20/2025	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses (So Every Body Can Move Act)
Senate	1/27/2025	1/27/2025	Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

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