Health Care - Prior Authorizations - Prohibiting Fees
Sponsor: April Miller (District 4)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting in-network health care providers from charging a fee to obtain a prior authorization from a carrier or managed care organization.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Miller, Delegate Millerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Miller, Delegate Millerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Moore, Rachael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | MedChi | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Oral |
| FWA | Williams, Irnise | OAG | 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…
UNFKauffman, DannaMedChiRegistered 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…