Health Insurance - Graduate-Level Clinical Interns - Required Reimbursement
Sponsor: Johnny Mautz (District 37)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 43 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing that insureds and any other persons covered by certain health insurance policies, contracts, or certificates are entitled to reimbursement for the services rendered by a graduate-level counseling, social work, or psychology clinical intern under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (19)
MGA witness listFAV 15FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dorman, Beth Ann | For All Seasons | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dausch, Connie | MD Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dausch, Connie | MD Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dickerson, Taylor | Maryland Psychological Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Proctor, Karessa | NASW Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Proctor, Karessa | NASW Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Haddaway-Riccio, Jeannielobbyist | R&R Solutions | Oral |
| FAV | Riccio, Jeannie | R&R Solutions, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Postmus, Dean Judy | University of Maryland School of Social Work | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Anderson, Jordan | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krone, Christinelobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Mautz, Senator Mautzlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Mautz, Senator Mautzlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | York, Katie | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
| FWA | Guroff, Elizabeth | Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists | Oral |
| FWA | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHaddaway-Riccio, JeannieR&R SolutionsRegistered for: Araminta USA; Dorchester County, Maryland; For All Seasons; Maryland Farm Bureau; Talbot Watermen's Association; Tetrus Corp.…
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…
FWAPaddy, 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.…