Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Services - Coverage
Sponsor: Arthur Ellis (District 28)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 726 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a provider to meet certain requirements, maintain up-to-date certification as required by the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, and hold adequate liability insurance in order to provide doula services in the Program; and requiring the Program to cover certain doula services.
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Testimony (29)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 9UnfavorableINFO 6Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Leaphart, Krystal | Black Girls Vote | Oral |
| FAV | Leaphart, Krystal | Black Girls Vote | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Taylor, REBEKAH | CATTLE BROKERS, INC. | Position only |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Position only |
| FAV | Haven, Kimberly | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Ellis, Senator Ellislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Ellis, Senator Ellislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tiffin, Scottlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Schulze, Dana | USAF Veteran | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Kriebs, Jan | American College of Nurse Midwives | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Black, Ashley | Public Justice Center | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Klapper, Stephanielobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Briemann, Jenniferlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Briemann, Jenniferlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Black Girls VoteFAV 2
CATTLE BROKERS, INC.FAV 1
Concerned CitizenUNF 1
Maryland Hospital AssociationFAV 1INFO 1
Maryland NonprofitsFAV 1
USAF VeteranUNF 1