Health Insurance - Required Coverage - Hormone-Related Care

Summary

The bill obligates insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medically necessary hormone‑related treatments such as hormone replacement and suppression therapy for perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. It bars denials based on diagnosis, age, or prior use, forbids more restrictive cost‑sharing than comparable drugs, and mandates annual reporting of claims and denial information to the Maryland Insurance Administration. The aim is to create uniform access to evidence‑based hormone care and reduce health disparities.

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