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MD HB1366

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Malcolm Ruff

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and HMOs in Maryland to cover cervical smear/Pap tests for all insured individuals

  • Mandates coverage for annual ovarian cancer surveillance tests (CA-125 blood test, transvaginal ultrasound, or pelvic exam) for individuals with a first-degree relative with ovarian cancer, family cluster of breast/colorectal cancer, or positive BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutation

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles on these cancer screening services

  • Allows high-deductible health plans (as defined under federal law) to apply deductible requirements to these screenings

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to all policies issued, delivered, or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Health Insurance - Testing for Ovarian and Cervical Cancers - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing

Nonprofit Organizations

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Government Operations2/7/2025

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