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HB 494·MD·house

Health Insurance - Primary Care Investment Targets - Reimbursement and Reporting

FailedFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Bagnall
Latest Action

Favorable Report by Finance (Senate)

Apr 13, 2026

Summary

The bill tells insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health‑maintenance organizations to pay doctors in a way that meets the state’s yearly primary‑care investment targets starting Feb. 1, 2026. When they file a premium rate or a change to that rate, they must also describe how they are meeting those targets. The Insurance Commissioner can reject or adjust rates that appear unfair or excessive, and the filings are publicly available.

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History

  1. Favorable Report by Finance
  2. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
  3. Referred Finance
  4. Third Reading Passed
  5. Second Reading Passed
  6. Favorable Adopted
  7. Favorable Report by Health
  8. Hearing canceled
  9. Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
  10. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
  11. First Reading Health

Sponsors

  • Bagnall · sponsor

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