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HB 1384 — Maryland

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - State Pharmacy Benefits Manager

Requiring, on or before July 1, 2028, the Maryland Department of Health to select and contract with a State pharmacy benefits manager; requiring that each managed care contract entered into or renewed after July 1, 2028, require the managed care organization to contract with and use the State pharmacy benefits manager; and requiring the Department to engage an independent consultant to advise it in selecting and contracting with the State pharmacy benefits manager.

Latest action: Withdrawn by Sponsor · Mar 20, 2026

WithdrawnEthicsFeesHealthHealth - InsuranceHealth InsuranceHealth, Department ofIndependent ContractorsManaged Care OrganizationsMedical AssistancePharmacy Benefits ManagersPricesProcurementPublic HealthReimbursements

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Health (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Health

    Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Withdrawn by Sponsor

    Mar 20, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Nic Kipke

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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