Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity

SB 876 requires Maryland's Medical Assistance Program (MMAP) to provide comprehensive coverage for obesity treatment starting July 1, 2026. This coverage includes intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved anti-obesity medications, with no additional restrictions beyond the FDA's approved uses. The Maryland Department of Health must notify all MMAP recipients about this coverage by June 1, 2026, through written materials and program communications. The bill directly affects low-income Maryland residents enrolled in MMAP who qualify for obesity treatment under these new guidelines.