Health Insurance – Provider Panels – Providers of Community–Based Health Services
Sponsor: Jefferson L. Ghrist (District 36)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Insurance - HealthStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 271 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a carrier from rejecting a provider who provides community-based health services for an accredited program because the provider practices within the scope of the provider's license and is a registered psychology associate; and altering the reason for which a carrier is prohibited from rejecting a certain provider for participation on the carrier's provider panel.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 5Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rivkin, Deb | CareFirst | Oral |
| FAV | Celentano, Matt | League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Savage, PHD, Pat | Maryland Psychological Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Ghrist, Delegate Ghristlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Ghrist, Delegate Ghristlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |