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MD SB798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Lam

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) must provide individual and group counseling for tobacco cessation, subject to state budget limitations and federal law

  • Prior authorization is prohibited for any tobacco cessation product or service under both the Program and managed care organizations

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

  • Sponsored by Senator Lam and assigned to the Finance and Budget and Taxation committees

Legislative Description

Public Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Tobacco Cessation

Health Insurance

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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