Maryland HB1117 mandates coverage for approved elopement response devices for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Maryland HB1117 establishes requirements for coverage of approved elopement response devices for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The bill requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to cover these devices when prescribed by a qualified licensed provider and documented in a qualifying plan. It also mandates that insurers and nonprofit health service plans provide coverage for these devices under certain conditions. The bill includes provisions for informed consent, privacy safeguards, and data minimization standards.
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