SB428Introduced in the Senate
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Collaborative Care Model - Cost Sharing Prohibition
Introduced by Malcolm Augustine, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting the Maryland Department of Health from imposing a copay, coinsurance, or deductible for services provided in accordance with the Collaborative Care Model statewide in primary care settings that provide services to Program recipients; requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for services provided in accordance with the Model; and requiring the Maryland Health Care Commission to study the impact of eliminating cost-sharing for certain health care services.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 614
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 3, 2026
42
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/26 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {423925/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (129-5)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 614
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