Docket Room
SB 738·MD·senate

Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage - Mobile Crisis and Crisis Stabilization

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Augustine
Latest Action

In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 4, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, HMOs, and managed care organizations provide coverage for mobile crisis and crisis stabilization services. The requirement applies to all health policies, contracts, and benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2027. This ensures that individuals in immediate mental health emergencies can receive in‑person assessment, de‑escalation, and stabilization without cost barriers.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when SB 738 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice