Maryland Medical Assistance Program, Maryland Children's Health Program, and Health Insurance - Transfers to Special Pediatric Hospitals - Requirements

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The law requires the state Medicaid program, the Maryland Children’s Health Program, managed‑care organizations, insurers and health plans to issue a prior‑authorization determination within three business days when a special pediatric hospital or referring provider requests a transfer. If the determination is contested, the hospital or provider can request a retrospective review, and they will be reimbursed for administrative days during the review. The Department of Health must adopt regulations for the review process by Dec. 31 2026, and the rules apply to policies issued on or after Jan. 1 2027.

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Hearings

• Finance — Bill Hearing
  Finance · Mar 31, 2026
• Senate Finance Committee
  Senate Finance Committee · Mar 31, 2026
• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Mar 5, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 325
2. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 9, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
6. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
7. Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
9. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 23, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
11. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
12. Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Rosenberg · sponsor
• Alston
• Bagnall
• Cullison
• Guzzone
• Hill
• Hutchinson
• Kaufman
• Kipke
• Lopez
• M. Morgan
• Martinez
• Reilly
• Ross
• Szeliga
• White Holland
• Woorman

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