Managed Care Organizations and Health Insurance Carriers - Prior Authorization for HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis for Victims of Sexual Offenses - Prohibition
Sponsor: Brian J. Feldman (District 15)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (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 to a victim of an alleged rape or sexual offense.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Chitalia, Suhani | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Feldman, Senator Feldmanlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Feldman, Brian | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, 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…