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SB 99

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Health Insurance Benefit Cards, Prescription Benefit Cards, and Other Technology - Identification of Regulatory Agency

Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: Insurance - HealthStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 525 (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Clarifying that certain provisions of law and certain provisions of this Act apply to managed care organizations and certain pharmacy benefits managers; requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to indicate in a certain manner on a health insurance benefit card or prescription benefit card or other technology which State agency regulates the policy or contract offered by the entity; etc.

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Testimony (22)

MGA witness list
FAV 16FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVRasmussen, DennislobbyistEPIC PharmaciesWritten (PDF)
FAVWeber, EllenlobbyistLegal Action CenterWritten (PDF)
FAVWeber, EllenlobbyistLegal Action CenterOral + Written (PDF)
FAVPaddy, MichaellobbyistMD Insurance AdminWritten (PDF)
FAVElliott, RobynlobbyistMD Nurses AssocWritten (PDF)
FAVElliott, RobynlobbyistMD Occupational Therapy AssocWritten (PDF)
FAVKAUFMAN, DANNAMEDCHIPosition only
FAVFAULKNER, RACHAELMOTAOral + Written (PDF)
FAVCIEKOT, ANNlobbyistNCADDOral + Written (PDF)
FAVWISE, TANIKAPPMPosition only
FAVElliott, RobynlobbyistPPPOral + Written (PDF)
FAVElliott, RobynlobbyistPlanned ParenthoodWritten (PDF)
FAVCiekot, AnnlobbyistPublic Policy PartnersWritten (PDF)
FAVElliott, RobynlobbyistPublic Policy PartnersWritten (PDF)
FAVChair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance CommitteeIndividualPosition only
FAVChair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance CommitteeIndividualPosition only
UNFWilson, WayneKaiser PermanenteWritten (PDF)
UNFCelentano, MattLeague of Life and Health Insurers of Mar`Oral
UNFBriemann, JenniferlobbyistMaryland Managed Care Organization AssociationWritten (PDF)
FWACooney, DavidMIAPosition only
FWAPadddy, MichaelMaryland Insurance AdministrationOral + Written (PDF)
FWACelentano, MattThe League of Life and Health InsurersWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVRasmussen, DennisEPIC PharmaciesRegistered for: Baltimore Children's Museum, Inc. dba Port Discovery Children's Museum; Chesapeake Renewable Energy, LLC; Chesapeake Ventures Development, LLC; Greater Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; HarborRock Holdings, LLC; Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association (MMBBA)
FAVWeber, EllenLegal Action CenterRegistered for: Legal Action Center
FAVWeber, EllenLegal Action CenterRegistered for: Legal Action Center
FAVPaddy, MichaelMD Insurance AdminRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.
FAVElliott, RobynMD Nurses AssocRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
FAVElliott, RobynMD Occupational Therapy AssocRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
FAVCIEKOT, ANNNCADDRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute
FAVElliott, RobynPPPRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
FAVElliott, RobynPlanned ParenthoodRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
FAVCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute
FAVElliott, RobynPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
UNFBriemann, JenniferMaryland Managed Care Organization AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Managed Care Organization Association