Maryland SB244 revises the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, enhancing benefits, clarifying provider roles, and setting standards for managed care.

Maryland SB244 revises the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, focusing on enhancing benefits, clarifying provider roles, and setting standards for managed care organizations. The bill mandates that managed care organizations provide written notices to enrollees before departing the program, including details about their primary care providers. It also ensures dental services for pregnant women and expands coverage for various health services, including gender-affirming treatment and biomarker testing.

Maryland SB244 revises the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, enhancing benefits, clarifying provider roles, and setting standards for managed care.

Maryland SB244 revises the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, focusing on enhancing benefits, clarifying provider roles, and setting standards for managed care organizations. The bill mandates that managed care organizations provide written notices to enrollees before departing the program, including details about their primary care providers. It also ensures dental services for pregnant women and expands coverage for various health services, including gender-affirming treatment and biomarker testing.