MarylandMaryland reorganizes Medical Assistance Program laws
Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland will reorganize and renumber Medical Assistance laws while keeping existing policy unless the act expressly says otherwise.
What it does
Maryland reorganizes and renumbers its Medical Assistance laws, including moving several Children’s Health Program provisions into separate sections. The act is intended to preserve existing policy.
Argument forClearer organization could make it easier for enrollees, providers, and state staff to find the rules that apply to each health program.
Argument againstAgencies, health plans, and providers may need to update forms, computer systems, and legal references when the sections are renumbered.
More detail
Maryland reorganizes and renumbers laws governing the Medical Assistance Program and separates several Children’s Health Program provisions into new sections. The changes cover statutes about Medical Assistance, managed care, enrollment, health coverage, provider payments, and the Maryland Children’s Health Program. Except where the act expressly provides otherwise, the act is intended to make no substantive change to Maryland law. The code publisher may correct cross-references and terminology made incorrect by this act or other 2026 laws affecting these provisions. The act takes effect October 1, 2026, and the reorganization applies on and after that date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 31Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 864Became Law
- Apr 3Returned Passed
- Apr 2Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Apr 1Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Apr 1Favorable Report by HealthMinor
- Mar 19Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- Mar 17
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 13Referred HealthMinor
- Feb 12Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Feb 10Second Reading Passed
- Feb 10Favorable AdoptedMinor
- Feb 9Favorable Report by FinanceMinor
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 19Hearing 1/27 at 2:30 p.m.
- Jan 15First Reading FinanceIntroduced
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