MD SB876 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-06 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Hearing: Mar 4 @ 1:00 pm Senate Finance Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 3 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-06 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Hearing: Mar 4 @ 1:00 pm Senate Finance Hearing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring, beginning on July 1, 2026, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide notice to Program recipients of the coverage requirements.
Title
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-02-03 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Subjects
Drugs
Federal Government
Health
Health Insurance
Health, Department of
Medical Assistance
Medical Conditions
Medical Treatments
Notices
Public Health
Federal Government
Health
Health Insurance
Health, Department of
Medical Assistance
Medical Conditions
Medical Treatments
Notices
Public Health
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 15 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 15 | 157 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0876?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0876f.pdf |
