Maddy summaryThis Maryland bill updates health insurance rules to improve how prior authorization requests are handled and to ensure patients receive clearer cost information. It requires insurance companies to create online systems that allow doctors to submit and receive approval for drug coverage electronically, while also displaying real-time out-of-pocket costs and cheaper medication options at the point of prescribing. The law further prohibits insurers from charging fees for accessing these digital tools and restricts their ability to use provider data without consent. Additionally, the bill removes prior authorization requirements for specific prescription drugs used to treat opioid use disorder, such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. These changes aim to streamline the approval process and increase transparency for both healthcare providers and insured individuals.
Del. Lesley Lopez
Total votes
10,482
all sessions
Attendance
95%
506 missed
Higher than 81% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
795
bills & resolutions
Higher than 92% of chamber peers
Committees
1
assignment
795 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
795
Primary
717
Co-sponsor
78
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Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions
Signed into law May 16, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Courts and Judicial Proceedings and Criminal Procedure - Technical Corrections - References to Intellectual Disability
Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Maryland state laws to replace the outdated term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across various court and criminal procedure statutes. This change directly affects legal definitions used in juvenile proceedings, competency evaluations, and the handling of defendants who may be unable to stand trial. The bill ensures that references to intellectual disabilities are consistent throughout the legal code, including sections governing the commitment of children and the assessment of defendants' fitness for trial. By modernizing this terminology, the legislation aligns state laws with current medical and social standards without altering the underlying legal processes.
Signed into law May 9, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
0 co-sponsors
Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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