Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Apr 28
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Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide an expedited Medicaid eligibility determination for developmental disabilities services to individuals who received certain services in another state and relocated to the State; and requiring the Department to begin the determination process before an individual establishes residency in the State under certain circumstances.

Progress

IntroducedFeb 6, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 13, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 23, 2026
PassedMar 23, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 9, 2026
Became lawApr 28, 2026
Passed both chambers

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