Managed Care Organizations and Health Insurance Carriers - Prior Authorization for HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis - Prohibition
Sponsor: Delegate KellyCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 684 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting managed care organizations and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from applying a prior authorization requirement for prescription drugs used as postexposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV if the drug is prescribed for use in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Ali, Irfana | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Kelly, Delegate Kellylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kelly, Ariana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Law, Jonathan | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWAJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FWAKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…