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Maryland General Assembly · SB0039 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218 (Chapter 218)

Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study

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Officially: “Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to conduct an independent cost-driven rate-setting study to set community provider rates for community-based behavioral health services; authorizing the Maryland Health Care Commission to require community providers to submit certain information for the completion of the report; establishing the Workgroup on Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization to develop reimbursement methodologies for certain health clinics, outpatient mental health cente
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Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Mar 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 22, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 27, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 30, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Lam
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 218 (as of Aug 30, 2026).