Health Insurance - Cancellation of Individual Health Benefit Plans - Restriction
Sponsor: Chair, Health and Government Operations CommitteeCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a carrier from canceling an individual health benefit plan if a policyholder has made a premium payment before the end of the grace period, the amount of the premium payment made is less than the aggregate amount of the net monthly premium due as of the date of the payment, the amount of the deficiency is $10 or less, and the policyholder pays the remainder of the net monthly premium due within 30 days after a written notice of the deficiency is sent by the carrier.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eberle, Michele | Maryland Health Benefit Exchange | Oral |
| FAV | Kwei, Mary | Maryland Insurance Administration | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Themelis, Nina | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | 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) |
| FWA | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Oral |
| FWA | Forsyth, Heather | OAG/HEAU | 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.…
FWACelentano, 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…