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Marylanders to Gain Access to Biomarker Testing on Jan. 1
ANNAPOLIS, MD – DECEMBER 20, 2023 – On January 1, 2024, Marylanders will gain access to biomarker testing when Chapter 322 of the Laws of 2023 takes effect for private insurers. The legislation, which requires coverage of biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence, received near-unanimous support in the Senate and House of Delegates. Governor ...
Maryland Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Support Increasing Access to Biomarker Testing
... passage in the Senate and House of Delegates and representing a victory for cancer patients across Maryland. The legislation aims to ensure biomarker testing is covered by all state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid, when it is supported by medical and scientific evidence. With the Governor’s signature, more Marylanders will benefit from biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine services. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ precision medicine ...
Gov. Moore Approves Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing
... Gov. Wes Moore will be signing HB 1217 / SB 805—among many other bills—into law. This legislation will increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing, making this form of precision medicine available to more Marylanders. The signing ceremony will take place today at 12:00pm in the State ... champions who saw HB 1217 / SB 805 to the finish line. For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker testing and ACS CAN’s policy recommendations, visit: www.fightcancer.org/biomarkers . ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society ...
Maryland State Budget Produces Mixed Results in Fight against Cancer
... in the fight against cancer. While the state made sound investments in cancer research and protected Medicaid recipients’ ability to access biomarker testing, it missed an opportunity to save the lives and lungs of Maryland’s youth by cutting funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and ... in our state. “We’re thankful that lawmakers did not accept the recommendation to delay patients insured through Medicaid access to biomarker testing. Back in 2023, the General Assembly passed legislation to extend coverage for biomarker testing, connecting more patients to the ...