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MD SB120

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Ellis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum frequency limitation interval for dental preventive care from 120 days to 90 days, allowing patients to receive covered preventive services more frequently during a plan year

  • Applies to insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and dental plan organizations that provide dental benefits in Maryland

  • Covers preventive dental visits, screenings, oral examinations, teeth cleanings (prophylaxis), fluoride treatments, and routine preventive services

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

  • Does not require coverage for any dental service not otherwise required by law

Legislative Description

Health Insurance - Required Benefits for Dental Preventive Care - Frequency Limitation Interval (Healthy Moms and Family Smiles Act)

Health Insurance

Last Action

Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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