Health Insurance - Step Therapy or Fail-First Protocols - Drugs to Treat Associated Conditions of Advanced Metastatic Cancer
Sponsor: Dawn Gile (District 33)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 707 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from imposing a step therapy or fail-first protocol for certain prescription drugs prescribed by a treating physician to treat a symptom of or side effect from the treatment of stage four metastatic cancer; etc.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | American College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland Affiliate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Navabi, Jenniferlobbyist | Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Katz, Angelica | on behalf of Susan G. Komen | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gile, Senator | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hogan, Patricklobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Gile, Senator Gilelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Women's Caucus, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVElliott, RobynAmerican College of Nurse Midwives -Maryland AffiliateRegistered 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…
FAVNavabi, JenniferMaryland Academy of Physician AssistantsRegistered for: B'More Clubhouse; Chase Brexton Health System; Children's Advocacy Institute; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.…
FAVHogan, PatrickRegistered for: ALS Association, The; Adobe Inc.; Amgen, Inc.; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP; Capital One…
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…