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MD SB518

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick Charles

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations in Maryland to cover preventive ovarian cancer screenings for individuals aged 45 and older

  • Covered screenings include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles on these preventive screenings

  • 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

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

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

Nonprofit Organizations

Last Action

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

1/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/24/2025

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