Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Aesthetic Services and Restorative Care for Victims of Domestic Violence (Healing Our Scars Act)
Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m. (House)
Summary
The Healing Our Scars Act mandates that Maryland’s Medical Assistance Program, as well as private insurers, nonprofit health plans, HMOs and managed‑care organizations, pay for aesthetic and restorative procedures that treat scars caused by domestic violence when a physician deems them medically necessary. It applies to all health policies issued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2027, extending coverage to survivors who have suffered physical injury from a current or former spouse or cohabitant.
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- Hearing 3/13 at 3:00 p.m.
- Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.
- Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health
Sponsors
- Martinez · sponsor
- Acevero
- Alston
- Ross
- White Holland
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