Health Insurance – Bulk Purchasing Pools for Prescription Drugs
Sponsor: Deni Taveras (District 47B)Committee: HealthSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health; Withdrawn (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to join bulk purchasing pools for prescription drugs.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Gutman, James | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Taylor, Allisonlobbyist | Kaiser Permanente | Oral |
| FAV | Kirk Robins, Catherinelobbyist | Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative, Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Peters, Meganlobbyist | Maryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Taveras, Delegate Taveraslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Grant, Marie | Maryland Insurance Administration | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVKirk Robins, CatherineMaryland Citizens' Health Initiative, Inc.Registered for: Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative, Inc.
FAVPeters, MeganMaryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN)Registered for: Alzheimer's Association