Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Calcium Score Testing
Sponsor: Jamila J. Woods (District 26)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to provide coverage for calcium score testing for individuals who have at least three of the following risk factors: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of premature coronary artery disease.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Onwuanyi, Anekwe E. | Association of Black Cardiologist | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Underwood, Paul | Open My Heart Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Champagne, Florence | Open My Heart Foundation , Inc. | Position only |
| FAV | Inc., Open My Heart Foundation | Open My Heart Foundation , Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Champagne, Florence | Open My Heart Foundation, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gorre, Celina | The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Belgay, Wala | The Prince George's County Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Anderson, Kelli | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Caplan, Jason | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Woods, Delegate Woodslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Dorman, Lynda | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Ruth | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Janvier, Dr. Adrien | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Parker, Pam | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
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…