MarylandHB 10862025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Coverage for Anesthesia - Prohibiting Time Limitations

Sponsored By: Ashanti Martinez (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health - InsuranceDrugs -see also- Cannabis; ControlDangSubst; Pharm; etc.Health Insurance -see also- ACA; HMOs; MCOsHealth Maintenance Organizations -see also- Manage Care OrgsHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsManaged Care Organizations -see also- Health Maint OrgsMedical AssistanceMedical TreatmentsNonprofit Organizations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

No anesthesia time limits for Maryland patients

Beginning January 1, 2026, new anesthesia protections apply to Maryland Medicaid, including managed care plans, and qualifying private health plans. When they cover anesthesia for a procedure ordered by a licensed medical professional, they must cover the procedure’s entire duration. They must also cover medical care related to anesthesia immediately before and after the procedure. They cannot set or enforce time limits on anesthesia delivery. For insurance policies, contracts, and health benefit plans, these rules apply when issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Ashanti Martinez
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Harry Bhandari
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Pam Lanman Guzzone
Democratic • House
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Thomas S. Hutchinson
Republican • House
Anne R. Kaiser
Democratic • House
Kenneth Kerr
Democratic • House
Nicholaus R. Kipke
Republican • House
Mary A. Lehman
Democratic • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Matthew Morgan
Republican • House
Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk
Democratic • House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
Denise Roberts
Democratic • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Kathy Szeliga
Republican • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Veronica Turner
Democratic • House
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Jamila J. Woods
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 186 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 139 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 683
5/20/2025
Returned Passed
4/7/2025House
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/7/2025Senate
Second Reading Passed
4/4/2025Senate
Favorable Adopted
4/4/2025Senate
Favorable Report by Finance
4/4/2025Senate
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20/2025Senate
Referred Finance
3/17/2025Senate
Third Reading Passed (139-1)
3/13/2025House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/12/2025House
Favorable with Amendments {893229/1 Adopted
3/12/2025House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
3/12/2025House
Hearing 3/06 at 2:00 p.m.
3/3/2025House
Hearing canceled
3/3/2025House
Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12/2025House
Hearing canceled
2/12/2025House
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
2/10/2025House
First Reading Health and Government Operations
2/5/2025House

Bill Text

Enacted
5/20/2025
PDF
Third Reading
3/12/2025
PDF
First Reading
2/5/2025
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