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MD HB367

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicholaus Kipke

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from charging copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles for physical therapy services that exceed the amounts charged for annual physicals or wellness visits under the same plan

  • Applies to individual, group, and blanket health insurance policies and HMO contracts issued or delivered in Maryland that cover physical therapy

  • Requires covered entities to clearly state coverage requirements, limitations, conditions, and exclusions for physical therapy services in each plan or contract

  • Defines physical therapy services as those provided by physical therapists licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, applying to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Health Insurance - Physical Therapy - Copayments, Coinsurance, and Deductibles

Disclosure

Last Action

Hearing 2/05 at 1:45 p.m.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/19/2026

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