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MD HB367
Bill
Status
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nicholaus Kipke
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to individual, group, and blanket health insurance policies and HMO contracts issued or delivered in Maryland that cover physical therapy
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Requires covered entities to clearly state coverage requirements, limitations, conditions, and exclusions for physical therapy services in each plan or contract
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Defines physical therapy services as those provided by physical therapists licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
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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