Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Council and the Advisory Stakeholder Group on Autism-Related Needs - Recommendations for Elopement Response Devices
In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Summary
The bill directs Maryland health programs and private insurers to treat approved elopement‑response devices—such as door sensors and wearable GPS trackers—as medical equipment or assistive technology. It covers eligible individuals, primarily children under 21 and adults with Alzheimer’s‑related dementias, when a qualified provider orders the device in a documented care plan. The goal is to improve safety for those who may leave supervised areas without the ability to avoid danger or return safely.
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