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MD HB1107

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ashanti Martinez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Maryland Medicaid, insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to cover aesthetic services and restorative care for scars resulting from physical injuries caused by domestic violence, effective January 1, 2027

  • Coverage applies to victims who have received deliberate, severe, and demonstrable physical injury from a current or former spouse or cohabitant (defined as someone who resided with the victim for at least 90 days within one year)

  • Services must be determined medically necessary by a licensed physician to qualify for coverage

  • Applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, and benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2027

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 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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