Developmental Disabilities Services - Expedited Eligibility Determinations for Recently Relocated Individuals (Ralph's Act)
Sponsor: Jared Solomon (District 18)Committee: HealthSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 184 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide an expedited Medicaid eligibility determination for developmental disabilities services to individuals who received certain services in another state and relocated to the State; and requiring the Department to begin the determination process before an individual establishes residency in the State under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (18)
MGA witness listFAV 16FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Solomon, Jared | Delegate Solomon | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kocik, Jimara | HCAS | Position only |
| FAV | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Othman, Ronza | National Federation of the Blind of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crespo, Virginia G.lobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Solomon, Delegate Solomonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hennes, Stefanie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hougham, Victoria | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Howell, Lauralobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Keefe Singer, Jenilee | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kolp, Ande | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Moss, Allison | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mummert, Amanda | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hamosh, Ada | Johns Hopkins University | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Seshamani, Meena | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
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.…