MD SB738

Requires Maryland Medicaid, insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to cover mobile crisis and crisis stabilization services beginning January 1, 2027

Defines mobile crisis and crisis stabilization services as immediate, in-person mental health crisis assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization

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

Extends the same coverage requirements to managed care organizations participating in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program