MD HB553

Maryland Medicaid must provide coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring beginning January 1, 2026, subject to state budget limitations and federal law

Eligible recipients include pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals, and those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, or cardiometabolic disease

Coverage includes validated home blood pressure monitors and reimbursement for provider time spent on patient training, data transmission, interpretation of readings, remote monitoring, and educational materials

Validated home blood pressure monitors must be listed in the U.S. Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing

Act takes effect July 1, 2025, and was approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 20, 2025