Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Program
Sponsor: Delegate BridgesCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 2/16 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Medical Assistance Program Doula Program to provide doula services to program recipients who are pregnant or postpartum; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to administer the Doula Program; requiring a provider to meet certain requirements in order to participate in the Doula Program; and requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to cover certain doula services, with certain limitations.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 4Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Siri, Michellelobbyist | The Women's Law Center of Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Bridges, Delegate Bridgeslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Black, Ashley | Public Justice Center | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Klapper, Stephanielobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Shek, Heather | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Briemann, Jenniferlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVSiri, MichelleThe Women's Law Center of MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Legal Services Corporation; Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered 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…