Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Qualified Health Plans - Dental Coverage
Sponsor: Chair, Health and Government Operations CommitteeCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 115 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a certain provision of law providing that a qualified health plan is not required under certain circumstances to provide essential benefits that duplicate the minimum benefits of qualified dental plans; and repealing the authority of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to require children enrolling in a qualified health plan to have essential pediatric dental benefits required by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Reynolds-Dominguez, Camilalobbyist | FreeState Justice | Position only |
| FAV | Eberle, Michele | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | Oral |
| FAV | Cooney, David | Maryland Insurance Administration | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paul, Sarah | Maryland Rural Health Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Woolard, Ashley | Public Justice Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee, Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kraska, Jennylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…
UNFCelentano, MatthewFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…