Public Health - Obesity Management and Treatment Programs (Healthy Maryland for Every Body)

Summary

The bill would add an evidence‑based obesity management and treatment option to the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program. It also obligates insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and HMOs that offer prescription‑drug coverage in Maryland to cover the same program for people diagnosed with obesity, diabetes or related conditions. The goal is to improve health outcomes and reduce long‑term costs for state workers and Maryland residents.

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Hearings

• Health — Bill Hearing
  Health · Mar 13, 2026

History

1. Mar 13, 2026Hearing canceled (Health)
2. Mar 13, 2026Hearing 3/13 at 3:00 p.m. (Health)
3. Mar 13, 2026Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m. (Health)
4. Feb 19, 2026Hearing canceled (Health)
5. Feb 19, 2026Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)
6. Feb 13, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Health)
7. Feb 13, 2026First Reading Health and Appropriations

Sponsors

• Miller · sponsor
• Hornberger
• Hutchinson
• Martinez
• McComas
• Nkongolo
• Schmidt
• Wivell

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