Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
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
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
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
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).