Medical Assistance Program Recodification

State Bills: Maryland

Published January 1st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Maryland General Assembly passed SB0244 to recodify the state's Medical Assistance Program laws, consolidating and reorganizing existing statutory provisions governing Medicaid and related healthcare assistance programs. This structural reorganization restructures how Maryland's medical assistance framework is organized in the Maryland Code without altering substantive program requirements or eligibility criteria.

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What changed

Maryland Senate Bill 0244 initiates a comprehensive recodification of the Medical Assistance Program statutes, moving provisions from their current locations in the Maryland Code to a new organizational structure. This legislative action affects Title 15 of the Health-General Article and related sections governing Medicaid administration, provider participation, and beneficiary services.

Healthcare providers and state agencies administering Medical Assistance Programs should review the new codified structure to update internal references, compliance documentation, and operational procedures. Legal counsel should verify that cross-references to existing statutory provisions remain accurate under the new organizational framework. No substantive changes to eligibility requirements, covered services, or provider reimbursement methodologies are intended by this recodification.

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placeholder To Governor Title Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program Sponsored by The President (By Request - Department of Legislative Services - Code Revision) Status In the House - Favorable Report by Health Analysis Fiscal and Policy Note Synopsis Revising, restating, and recodifying the laws of this State relating to the Maryland Medical Assistance Program. Committees Original: Finance Opposite: Health Committee Testimony Witness List Details Cross-filed with: HB0529 Bill File Type: Regular Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026 History
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| Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/15/2026 Legislative Date 1/15/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings |
| Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program Proceedings |
| Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/19/2026 Legislative Date 1/19/2026 Action Hearing 1/27 at 2:30 p.m. Proceedings |
| Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance Proceedings |
| Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Favorable Report by Finance Proceedings |
| Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/07/2026 Action Favorable Adopted Proceedings 18 |
| Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/07/2026 Action Second Reading Passed Proceedings 18 |
| Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program Proceedings |
| Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (44-0) Proceedings 20 |
| Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Referred Health Proceedings 22 |
| Chamber House Calendar Date 3/19/2026 Legislative Date 3/19/2026 Action Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings |
| Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - House - Committee - Health Proceedings |
| Chamber House Calendar Date 4/01/2026 Legislative Date 4/01/2026 Action Favorable Report by Health Proceedings |