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MD HB1495

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pam Guzzone

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to cover preventive ovarian cancer screenings for individuals at least 45 years old, including MRI and CT scans

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing copayments, coinsurance, or deductible requirements on ovarian cancer screening coverage

  • Allows an exception for high-deductible health plans (as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 223), which may apply their deductible requirement to these screenings

  • Applies to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Health Insurance - Screening for Ovarian Cancer - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing

Nonprofit Organizations

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Government Operations3/3/2025
Rules and Executive Nominations2/12/2025

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