On Mar. 28, MD LEG amended ins rules to conform with federal law.
MD LEG proposed HB 30 (SB 217) to conform provisions of State health insurance law with existing federal requirements, including updating effective dates for federal rules.
Aligned MD health insurance law and regulations with federal rules and regulations.
Including consumer protection measures under No surprises act (NSA) (PL 116-260).
Additionally, amended provisions altered the material errors that trigger special enrollment periods in the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange.
Bill provisions permitted the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) to adopt an expanded open enrollment period and alternate effective dates of coverage.
Required that specified regulations adopted by MD INS be consistent with federal regulations in effect Dec. 1, 2023, and updated the definition of grandfathered plan.
Legislative History
On Jan. 10, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Feb. 8, 2024, bill passed House.
On Feb. 9, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 27, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 28, 2024, returned passed by House and Senate; pending governor review.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, provisions will become effective on Oct. 1, 2024.
Apr. 2024 MD LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 9, 2024, MD LEG reported bill was approved by governor, Ch. 117, Ch. 118.
