Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Authorizing, beginning January 1, 2027, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to provide notice to Program recipients if the Department elects to provide the comprehensive coverage; authorizing the Department to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a State plan amendment authorizing the State to provide comprehensive coverage for the treatment of obesity; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 1, 2026
Hearing · Feb 17, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 6, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 10, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 866 (as of Aug 30, 2026).