Repealed provisions that a qualified health plan is not required under certain situations to provide essential benefits that duplicate minimum benefits of qualified dental plans.
QHPs sold through MD Health Benefit Exchange must include pediatric dental benefits.
Additionally, repealed the authority of MD Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) to require children enrolling in a QHP to have specified essential pediatric dental benefits.
Legislative History
On Jan. 10, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Feb. 1, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Feb. 7, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 27, 2024, bill passed House.
On Mar. 28, 2024, return was passed by House and Senate; pending governor review.
Effectiveness
Applies to all health plans issued, delivered, or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
Apr. 2024 MD LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 9, 2024, MD LEG governor approved bill SB 228/HB 23, now Ch. 116, Ch. 115.
