Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB0440 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Provider Reimbursement

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish an enhanced reimbursement structure for Maryland Medicaid Assistance Program providers that deliver medical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and providing the Act is contingent on the availability of federal funds through the federal Health Equity for Adults with Disabilities (HEADs UP) Act or any other federal law or funding stream supporting health care equity for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0440 do?
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to establish an enhanced reimbursement structure for Maryland Medicaid Assistance Program providers that deliver medical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and providing the Act is contingent on the availability of federal funds through the federal Health Equity for Adults with Disabilities (HEADs UP) Act or any other federal law or funding stream supporting health care equity for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Who sponsors HB0440?
HB0440 is sponsored by Delegate Lewis, Delegate Aaron M. Kaufman (Democrat), Delegate Gabriel Acevero (Democrat), Delegate Jon S. Cardin (Democrat), Delegate Lesley J. Lopez (Democrat), Delegate Malcolm P. Ruff (Democrat), Delegate Greg Wims (Democrat), and Delegate Teresa Woorman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0440?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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