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MD SB910

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mautz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers to reimburse services provided by graduate-level clinical interns in counseling, social work, and psychology when those services fall within the scope of practice of their supervising licensed professionals

  • Services must be provided at an outpatient health care facility by interns enrolled in graduate programs and working under direct supervision of appropriately licensed clinicians

  • Supervising professionals must bill for intern services (licensed clinical professional counselors for counseling interns, licensed certified social workers-clinical for social work interns, licensed psychologists for psychology interns)

  • Applies to individual, group, and blanket health insurance policies delivered or issued in Maryland, or covering individuals who reside or work in the state

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, applying to all policies issued, delivered, or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Health Insurance - Graduate-Level Clinical Interns - Required Reimbursement

Higher Education

Last Action

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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