Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization - Workgroup Establishment and Study

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 bill establishes a Behavioral Health Rate Methodology Modernization Workgroup within the Maryland Health Care Commission. The workgroup will study and propose transparent, cost‑based payment methods for certified community behavioral health clinics and outpatient mental‑health centers. It aims to improve how these providers are paid without mandating immediate rate changes or new spending.

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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 · Feb 25, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 219
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, 2026Referred Finance
10. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
12. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Shetty · sponsor
• Alston
• Bagnall
• Cullison
• D. Jones
• Edelson
• Forbes
• Guzzone
• Hill
• Kaufman
• Lopez
• Martinez
• McCaskill
• Rosenberg
• Ross
• Ruff
• S. Johnson
• Taveras
• White Holland
• Woorman

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