Maryland health insurance

Legislation is expected next year to expand payment limit authority.

About 29,000 people lost benefits due to the continuation check in requirements after the pandemic.

The state government is encouraging people to continue checking in to continue coverage.

The proposals include an average increase of 7.5% for plans used by small businesses.

Undocumented people who receive care have children with higher birthweights.

As the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, Maryland begins the Herculean task of renewing Medicaid coverage for everyone enrolled for the first time in three years.

Insurers will be prohibited from imposing fees on breast and lung testing.

Health insurance would help the undocumented get the care they need, before it’s an emergency. But legislative efforts are stalled.

Insurance companies in Maryland say they must keep raising rates because it’s more expensive to cover costs as people live longer.

Individuals interested in the state-run Affordable Care Act independent health insurance exchange, Maryland Health Connection, can choose from available insurance plans for next year.