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MD SB551

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Charles

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to cover salpingectomy procedures for ovarian cancer prevention
  • Prohibits insurers from imposing any copayment, coinsurance, or deductible requirements on salpingectomy coverage
  • Salpingectomy (surgical removal of fallopian tubes) is recognized as a preventive measure to reduce ovarian cancer risk
  • Applies to regulated health insurance entities operating in the state

Legislative Description

Health Insurance - Ovarian Cancer Prevention With Salpingectomy - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing

Nonprofit Organizations

Last Action

Third Reading Passed (128-6)

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/20/2026
Finance2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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