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MD HB936

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Emily Shetty

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Carriers must send notice of small group health plan cancellation or nonrenewal within 7 days to enrolled employees via both certified mail with return receipt requested and electronic means compliant with state requirements

  • Cancellation/nonrenewal notices must include information about additional health coverage options, including COBRA continuation coverage (if available) and plans through the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange

  • Carriers discontinuing a product statewide must provide 90 days advance notice to affected small employers, enrolled employees, and the Insurance Commissioner

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

Legislative Description

Health Insurance - Cancellation and Nonrenewal of Coverage - Required Notice

Notices

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 744

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/7/2025
Health and Government Operations1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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