Legislation - SB0876

Title: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity
Sponsored by: Senators Hershey and Mautz
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring, beginning on July 1, 2026, 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 of the coverage requirements.

Committees

Original:: Finance

Details

Cross-filed with: HB1489

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/03/2025 Legislative Date 1/28/2025 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2025 Legislative Date 2/06/2025 Action Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/03/2025	1/28/2025	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity
Senate	2/06/2025	2/06/2025	Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

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