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Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions
February 11, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would require the Maryland Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) and certain private insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and HMOs to provide coverage for screening for perinatal behavioral health conditions at specified times. The Maryland Department of Health would identify screening tools and assist health care providers with accessing resources and referral services for these conditions.
Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1118?ys=2026RS
Common questions
- What does "Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would require the Maryland Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) and certain private insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 11, 2026.