Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Coverage – Acupuncture Services
Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, subject to the limitations of the State budget, to provide coverage for acupuncture services administered by health care practitioners who are licensed under Title 1A of the Health Occupations Article and operating within the scope of practice of the practitioner.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Tyson, Denise | Maryland Acupuncture Society | Oral |
| FAV | Vance, Lynne | Maryland Acupuncture Society | Oral |
| FAV | Hartoni, Arpa | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Bennardi, Maryland Department of Health /Office of Governmen | Maryland Dept. of Health | Written (PDF) |