Maryland SB798 mandates tobacco cessation services in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, prohibiting prior authorization for related products.
Maryland SB798 amends the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to include individual and group counseling for tobacco cessation, effective January 1, 2026. The bill prohibits the Program and managed care organizations from requiring prior authorization for any product or service used in tobacco cessation. This change aims to facilitate easier access to cessation support for individuals covered under the Program.
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