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HB 1440

WithdrawnCrossfile SB 837
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Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage and Utilization Review - Drugs Reviewed by the Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Sponsor: Teresa Woorman (District 16)Committee: HealthSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health; Withdrawn (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Prohibiting a managed care organization and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from requiring a prior authorization or step therapy or fail-first protocol under certain circumstances for prescription drugs that have been reviewed by the Prescription Drug Affordability Board; etc.

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