HB494Introduced in the House of Delegates
Health Insurance - Primary Care Investment Targets - Reimbursement and Reporting
Introduced by Heather Bagnall, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain entities to provide reimbursement to health care providers in a manner that meets the annual primary care investment targets established by the State on or after February 1, 2026; and requiring certain entities to provide a description of the entity's progress in meeting the annual primary care investment targets to the Maryland Insurance Commissioner when filing a premium rate or premium rate change with the Commissioner.
Where it stands
Favorable Report by Finance
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 26, 2026
100
Yes
36
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (100-36)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
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