HB 383

Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Orthoses (So Every Body Can Move 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, and health maintenance organizations to provide certain coverage related to orthoses beginning January 1, 2026; defining 'orthoses' as a certain custom device to treat a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorder or acquired condition; and establishing that certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations must comply with certain provider network requirements.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list

FAV 16FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 2Information only

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Sellers, Audrey	Disability Rights Maryland	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Witten, Jenniferlobbyist	LifeBridge Health	Written (PDF)
FAV	Murphy, JD	MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)	Written (PDF)
FAV	Arias, Dianelobbyist	Maryland Catholic Conference	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kelly, Charlie	Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics	Oral
FAV	Peter, Thomas	Powers. Pyles, Sutter & Verville PC	Written (PDF)
FAV	Paddy, Michaellobbyist	Public Policy Partners	Written (PDF)
FAV	Abawi, Dr. Hummira	Individual	Oral
FAV	Delegate Martinez, Delegate Martinezlegislator	Individual	Oral
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Goldberg, Madeline	Individual	Oral
FAV	Heath, John Edwardlobbyist	Individual	Oral
FAV	Horn, Shane	Individual	Oral
FAV	Kauffman, Dannalobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Mitchell, Matthew	Individual	Oral
FAV	Sachs, Sheryl	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	Celentano, Matthewlobbyist	The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FWA	Lowy, Adam	Maryland Podiatric Medical Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
INFO	Lynch, Meghan	Maryland Department of Health	Written (PDF)
INFO	Stepp, Kyle	So Every BODY Can Move	Oral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

Disability Rights MarylandFAV 1

LifeBridge HealthFAV 1

Maryland Catholic ConferenceFAV 1

Maryland Department of HealthINFO 1

Maryland Podiatric Medical AssociationFWA 1

MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)FAV 1

Medical Center Orthotics and ProstheticsFAV 1

Powers. Pyles, Sutter & Verville PCFAV 1

Public Policy PartnersFAV 1

So Every BODY Can MoveINFO 1

The League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandUNF 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVWitten, JenniferLifeBridge HealthRegistered for: Lifebridge Health, Inc.

FAVArias, DianeMaryland Catholic ConferenceRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference

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.…

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…

FAVHeath, John EdwardRegistered for: Chesapeake Growth Advisors, LLC

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…