Health Insurance - Labor and Delivery Services - Cost-Sharing Requirements
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for labor and delivery services without certain cost-sharing requirements.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McDonough, Caitlinlobbyist | HJM | Oral |
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kelly, Senator Ariana | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMcDonough, CaitlinHJMRegistered for: AbbVie Inc.; Aligned Data Centers; American Academy of Anesthesiology Assistants, Inc.; Associated Builders & Contractors; Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland (AIMM); Baltimore Gas and Electric Company…
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
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…