Organization on the record
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Bills
89
71 for · 21 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
81%
71 of 88 decided
Lobbyists hired
24
2022 to 2026
Reported lobbying spend
$1,691,420
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2024 Regular Session16 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 241 Housing and Community Development - Just Community Designation | FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| HB 400 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement | UNF | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| HB 570 Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers - Reimbursement Rate | UNF | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| HB 694 Governor's Office for Children - Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Grant Program (ENOUGH Act of 2024) | FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| HB 728 Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) | FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| HB 876 Health Insurance - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Specialty Drugs | FWA | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| HB 879 Health Benefit Plans - Calculation of Cost Sharing Contribution - Requirements | FAVPDF | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| HB 932 Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions | FWA | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| HB 1270 Health Benefit Plans - Prescription Drugs - Rebates and Calculation of Cost Sharing Requirements | UNF | Swanson, Tricia | Withdrawn |
| HB 1368 Health Insurance Carriers and Pharmacy Benefits Managers – Clinician–Administered Drugs and Related Services | UNF | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| SB 124 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits - Coverage and Reimbursement | UNF | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| SB 308 Housing and Community Development - Just Community Designation | FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| SB 487 Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers - Reimbursement Rate | UNF | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| SB 595 Health Benefit Plans - Calculation of Cost Sharing Contribution - Requirements and Prohibitions | FWAPDF | Swanson, Tricia | Passed both chambers |
| SB 754 Health Insurance Carriers and Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Clinician-Administered Drugs and Related Services | UNF | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| SB 791 Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions | FWA | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session21 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 12 Equitable and Inclusive Transit-Oriented Development Enhancement Act | FAVPDF | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| HB 26 Health Occupations - Psychologists - Licensure Qualification | FAV | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 214 Commission on Public Health - Establishment | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 305 Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions | UNF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 363 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange and Maryland Department of Health - Health Care and Dental Care Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants - Report | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 583 Health Insurance – Podiatrists – Reimbursement for Infusion of Medication | UNF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 588 Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 596 Health and Human Services Transportation Improvement Act of 2023 | FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| HB 650 Health Insurance – Reimbursement and Use of Specific Pharmacies and Dispensaries – Prohibitions | UNF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1148 Behavioral Health Care - Treatment and Access (Behavioral Health Model for Maryland) | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 64 HIV Prevention Drugs - Prescribing and Dispensing by Pharmacists and Insurance Requirements | UNF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 108 Health Insurance – Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visits – Coverage and Reimbursement | FWA | Swanson, Tricia | Did not advance |
| SB 281 Commission on Public Health – Establishment | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 308 Health Insurance – Utilization Review – Revisions | UNF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 365 Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act) | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 398 Health Insurance - Reimbursement and Use of Specific Pharmacies and Dispensaries - Prohibitions | UNF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 511 Health and Human Services Transportation Improvement Act of 2023 | FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| SB 534 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2023 | FWAPDF | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| SB 581 Behavioral Health Care Coordination Value-Based Purchasing Pilot Program | FAVPDF | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| SB 582 Behavioral Health Care - Treatment and Access (Behavioral Health Model for Maryland) | FWAPDF | Swanson, Tricia | Enacted |
| SB 806 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange and Maryland Department of Health - Health Care and Dental Care Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants - Report | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session27 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 6 Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Dental Coverage for Adults | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 32 Mental Health Law – Petitions for Emergency Evaluation – Electronic Record | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Vetoed |
| HB 48 Public Health - Maryland Suicide Fatality Review Committee | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 97 Workgroup on Black, Latino, Asian American Pacific Islander, and Other Underrepresented Behavioral Health Professionals | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 106 Health Insurance - Nonprofit Health Service Plan - Board of Directors | FAVPDF | Tildon, Marialobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 247 Insurance - Medicare Supplement Policies - Open Enrollment Period Following Birthday | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 293 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 413 Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 625 Commission to Study the Health Care Workforce Crisis in Maryland - Establishment | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 675 Health Insurance – Changes to Coverage, Benefits, and Drug Formularies – Timing | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 709 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Small Business and Nonprofit Health Insurance Subsidies Program - Workgroup | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 915 Maryland Health Care Commission – Patient Safety Center – Designation and Fund | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1082 Public Health - Consumer Health Information - Hub and Requirements | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1082 Public Health - Consumer Health Information - Hub and Requirements | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 2 Mental Health Law – Petitions for Emergency Evaluation – Electronic Record | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 2 Mental Health Law – Petitions for Emergency Evaluation – Electronic Record | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 94 Public Health - Maryland Suicide Fatality Review Committee | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 150 Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Dental Coverage for Adults | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 150 Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Dental Coverage for Adults | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 173 Health Insurance - Nonprofit Health Service Plan - Board of Directors | FAVPDF | Tildon, Marialobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 241 Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 395 Health Insurance – Individual Market Stabilization – Extension of Provider Fee | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 440 Commission to Study the Health Care Workforce Crisis in Maryland - Establishment | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 591 Maryland Health Care Commission - Patient Safety Center - Designation and Fund | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 621 Health Insurance - Changes to Coverage, Benefits, and Drug Formularies - Timing | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 632 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Small Business and Nonprofit Health Insurance Subsidies Program - Workgroup | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 696 Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff - Program Establishment and Funding | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
2021 Regular Session27 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 123 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2021 | FWA | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 134 Business Regulation - Flavored Tobacco Products - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 463 Maryland Health Equity Resource Act | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 589 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2021 | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 634 Association Health Coverage Plans | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 780 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange – State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 831 Maryland Food System Resiliency Council | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 915 Workgroup on Black, Latino, Asian American Pacific Islander, and Other Underrepresented Behavioral Health Professionals | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1022 Public Health - State Designated Exchange - Clinical Information | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1063 Insurance - Medicare Supplement Policy Plans - Open Enrollment Period Following Birthday | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1319 Health Insurance - Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illnesses - Long-Term Antibiotic Treatment | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1325 Food Insecurity Zones – State Legislative Districts – Reports | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1349 Public Health – Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund | FAVPDF | Ramjohn, Destiny-Simone | Enacted |
| SB 3 Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2021 | FWA | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 5 Public Health - Implicit Bias Training and the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 172 Maryland Health Equity Resource Act | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 177 Business Regulation - Flavored Tobacco Products - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 290 Health Insurance - Out-of-Pocket Maximums and Cost-Sharing Requirements - Calculation | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 365 Neighborhood Business Development Program - Food Desert Projects - Business Retention | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 493 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2021 | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 565 Public Health - Data - Race and Ethnicity Information | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 621 Association Health Coverage Plans | UNFPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 723 Maryland Food System Resiliency Council | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 729 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange – State–Based Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies Pilot Program | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 748 Public Health – State Designated Exchange – Clinical Information | FWAPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 777 Public Health - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 923 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Eligibility | FAVPDF | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |
2020 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1169 Health Services Cost Review Commission – Community Benefits – Reporting | FWA | Rivkin, Deborahlobbyist | Enacted |