Legislation - SB0496

Title: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity
Sponsored by: Senator Hershey
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Finance
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:: Finance

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/02/2026 Legislative Date 2/02/2026 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	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/02/2026	2/02/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity

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