Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization

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From the Legislature

Authorizing, beginning January 1, 2027, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide notice to Program recipients if the Department elects to provide the comprehensive coverage; and requiring by January 1, 2027, the Maryland Department of Health to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a State plan amendment that authorizes the State to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

2:00 PM

House Health Hearing