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MD SB508
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shaneka Henson
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AI Summary
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Requires Maryland Medicaid, insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and HMOs to cover aesthetic services and restorative care for victims of domestic violence beginning January 1, 2026
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Coverage applies to treatment of physical injuries caused by domestic violence when determined medically necessary by a licensed physician
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Defines "victim of domestic violence" as an individual who has received deliberate, severe, and demonstrable physical injury, or fears imminent injury, from a current or former spouse or cohabitant
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Applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, and benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2026
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Introduced by Senator Henson on January 23, 2025 and assigned to the Finance Committee
Legislative Description
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Aesthetic Services and Restorative Care for Victims of Domestic Violence (Healing Our Scars Act)
Nonprofit Organizations
Last Action
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
1/27/2025