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MarylandSB 00942025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Maternal Health Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

Sponsored By: Arthur Ellis (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthHealth Insurance -see also- ACA; HMOs; MCOsMedical AssistanceMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical Equipment and DevicesMedical Testing and DiagnosisReports

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland Medicaid adds home blood pressure coverage

Beginning January 1, 2026, Maryland Medicaid covers home blood pressure monitoring for eligible members. Members qualify if pregnant, postpartum, or diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, or a cardiometabolic disease. Coverage includes accurate home monitors listed in the U.S. Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing. It also pays for provider and staff time for training, sending and reviewing readings, reporting, and remote monitoring. Related support, including educational materials or classes, is also covered. Coverage is subject to state budget limits and federal law. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Arthur Ellis

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 3

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 130 • No: 3 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/20/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 715

    5/20/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    3/31/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (130-3)

    3/31/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Health and Government Operations

    3/28/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/19 at 2:15 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  7. Hearing canceled

    3/19/2025House

  8. Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.

    3/15/2025House

  9. Hearing canceled

    3/15/2025House

  10. Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/13/2025House

  11. Referred Health and Government Operations

    2/21/2025House

  12. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/20/2025Senate

  13. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/18/2025Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {503420/1 (Senator Ellis) Adopted

    2/18/2025Senate

  15. Favorable with Amendments {723124/1 Adopted

    2/18/2025Senate

  16. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    2/17/2025Senate

  17. Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate

  18. First Reading Finance

    1/8/2025Senate

  19. Pre-filed

    10/29/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/18/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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