HB 665

Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement

Sponsor: Jamila J. Woods (District 26)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations, beginning on July 1, 2026, to provide coverage and certain reimbursement for annual behavioral health wellness visits; and applying the Act to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after January 1, 2026.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list

FAV 23FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 2Information only

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Arikat, Loraine	1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Snyder, Abigaillobbyist	Baltimore Jewish Council	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Martinez, Madelinlobbyist	Catholic Charities	Written (PDF)
FAV	Mills, Morganlobbyist	Compass Government Relations	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kimball, Angela	Inseparable	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Agarin, Ufuoma O.	Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Zelaya, Michellelobbyist	Maryland Catholic Conference	Written (PDF)
FAV	Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist	Maryland Community Health System	Written (PDF)
FAV	Whitaker, Jakelobbyist	Maryland Hospital Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Dickerson, Taylor	Maryland Psychological Association	Written (PDF)
FAV	Martin, Dan	Mental Health Association of Maryland	Written (PDF)
FAV	Christensen, Latisha	National Association of Social Workers	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Ciekot, Annlobbyist	Public Policy Partners	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Paddy, Michaellobbyist	Public Policy Partners	Written (PDF)
FAV	Rosier, Collanlobbyist	Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.	Position only
FAV	SWASC, UM	Social Work Advocates for Social Change	Written (PDF)
FAV	Duke, Malinda	The Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM)	Written (PDF)
FAV	Bode, Claire	Individual	Position only
FAV	Delegate Woods, Delegate Woodslegislator	Individual	Oral
FAV	Elliott, Robynlobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Fisher, Lisa D	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Kauffman, Dannalobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Mauer, William	Individual	Position only
UNF	Robinson, Kimberlylobbyist	CareFirst BlueCross BlueSheild	Oral
UNF	Celentano, Matthewlobbyist	The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland	Oral
UNF	Meyerovich, Mark	Individual	Position only
FWA	Glickstein, Elyssa	Children's National Hospital	Oral + Written (PDF)
INFO	Lynch, Meghan	Maryland Department of Health	Written (PDF)
INFO	Harris, Mrs.	Individual	Position only

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVSnyder, AbigailBaltimore Jewish CouncilRegistered for: Baltimore Jewish Council

FAVMartinez, MadelinCatholic CharitiesRegistered for: Catholic Charities

FAVMills, MorganCompass Government RelationsRegistered for: Alley Cat Allies; CFG Health Network; Coinbase, Inc.; Girl Scouts of Central Maryland; Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc., The; Maryland Association for Justice, Inc.…

FAVZelaya, MichelleMaryland Catholic ConferenceRegistered for: Maryland Catholic Conference

FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Community Health SystemRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…

FAVWhitaker, JakeMaryland Hospital AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Hospital Association

FAVCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…

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.…

FAVRosier, CollanPyramid Healthcare, Inc.Registered for: Pyramid Healthcare, 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…

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…

UNFRobinson, KimberlyCareFirst BlueCross BlueSheildRegistered for: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Cigna Corporate Services, LLC

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…

HB 665

What this bill does

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Registered lobbyists who testified