Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doula Services - Coverage
Sponsor: Clarence K. Lam (District 12)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a provider to meet certain requirements in order to provide doula services in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to cover certain doula services.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Liggins, Dejah | Birth Supporters United | Oral |
| FAV | Macsherry, Clintonlobbyist | Maryland Family Network | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Position only |
| FAV | Jefferson , Staceylobbyist | Marylanders Against Poverty | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Black, Ashley | Public Justice Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mark, Katrina | University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of OBGYN | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cox, Cassandra | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Haven, Kimberly | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Klapper, Stephanielobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lam, Clarence | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Shek, Heather | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Tiffin, Scottlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Briemann, Jenniferlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |