Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage - Mobile Crisis and Crisis Stabilization
Sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (District 47)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to provide coverage for mobile crisis and crisis stabilization services; and applying the Act to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after January 1, 2027.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rabbitt, Dan | Behavioral Health System Baltimore | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stine, Jennifer | CASA of Baltimore County, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cross, Dr Cashenna A | Councilwoman At-Large, Glenarden | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kocik, Jimara | HCAS | Position only |
| FAV | Clark, Ashleylobbyist | Harris Jones & Malone, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gibson, Marianne | Inseparable | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Orbe, Jr., Carlos | Maryland Latinos Unidos | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Geddes, Annlobbyist | Mental Health Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FAV | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
| FAV | Bode, Claire | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Krone, Christinelobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVClark, AshleyHarris Jones & Malone, LLCRegistered for: Beltway Fine Wine; Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company; Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee; Employ Prince George's, Inc.; Frederick Community College; Greater Baltimore Committee…
FAVGeddes, AnnMental Health Association of MarylandRegistered for: Mental Health Association of Maryland; Maryland Coalition of Families
FAVCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…
FAVKrone, ChristineRegistered for: American Coatings Association; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; City of Rockville; Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care, The, LLC (dba The Coordinating Center); Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; LifeSpan Network…
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…