HB1153Introduced in the House of Delegates
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Claims for Reimbursement - Downcoding
Introduced by Pam Guzzone, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organization from downcoding a claim for reimbursement under certain circumstances; establishing certain procedures that insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations are required to follow if the insurer, nonprofit health service plan, or health maintenance organization intends or makes a final decision to downcode a claim; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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