Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Aesthetic Services and Restorative Care for Victims of Domestic Violence (Healing Our Scars Act)
Sponsor: Ashanti Martinez (District 22)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to provide coverage to victims of domestic violence for aesthetic services and restorative care determined to be medically necessary for the treatment of physical injuries caused by domestic violence.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Martinez, Delegate Martinezlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Oriadha, Krystal | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ruth, Laure | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVKauffman, 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…
UNFCelentano, MatthewThe League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered 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…
FWAJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FWAElliott, 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…