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MD HB71

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sheree Sample-Hughes

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Department of Health must adopt regulations requiring Medicaid to reimburse psychiatric rehabilitation programs for a minimum of 6 and maximum of 30 community psychiatric support services per month

  • Services may be delivered on-site or off-site to eligible individuals

  • Eligible individuals must have a serious emotional disturbance or serious and persistent mental disorder, have severely impaired functioning, and live with a parent, guardian, or relative legally responsible for their care

  • Regulations must be adopted by December 1, 2026

  • Act takes effect June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Services - Reimbursement (Youth Psychiatric Rehabilitation Parity Act of 2026)

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/14/2026

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