Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions

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Sponsors: 2
Votes: May 26
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Description

Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for screening for perinatal behavioral health conditions at certain times; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to identify certain screening tools and to assist certain health care providers with accessing resources and referral services related to screening for perinatal behavioral health conditions; etc.

Subjects

Rules and RegulationsNonprofit OrganizationsNoticesLicensesReportsHealth InsuranceHealth Maintenance OrganizationsPregnancyCommittees and CommissionsHealth Care CommissionHealthMedical AssistanceJob TrainingHealth OccupationsHospitalsPatientsPhysiciansNursesLanguageSocial WorkersPsychologistsPsychiatristsTimePublic HealthParents and GuardiansMental and Behavioral HealthContinuing EducationHealth, Department ofCertificationsMedical ConditionsHealth - InsuranceStandards and Best PracticesMedical Testing and DiagnosisApplicants and ApplicationsSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramEvaluations and ReviewsCounselors and Therapists

Progress

IntroducedFeb 6, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 12, 2026
Passed the first chamberApr 8, 2026
PassedApr 8, 2026
Sent to committeeApr 9, 2026
Committee said yesApr 13, 2026
Became lawMay 26, 2026

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