Maryland HB886 mandates coverage for services by certified peer recovery specialists under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and establishes a.

Maryland HB886 requires insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to cover services provided by certified peer recovery specialists. The Maryland Department of Health must convene a workgroup with the Maryland Addiction & Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board to explore ways to streamline the certification process, including reciprocity. The bill also mandates coverage for services by certified peer recovery specialists under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program starting January 1, 2027.

Maryland HB886 mandates coverage for services by certified peer recovery specialists under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and establishes a.

Maryland HB886 requires insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to cover services provided by certified peer recovery specialists. The Maryland Department of Health must convene a workgroup with the Maryland Addiction & Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board to explore ways to streamline the certification process, including reciprocity. The bill also mandates coverage for services by certified peer recovery specialists under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program starting January 1, 2027.