StateMaryland

HB 1151: Maryland Department of Health - Study on Maryland Medical Assistance Program Reimbursement of Hospice Room and Board Services

Tom HutchinsonIntroduced

HB 1151 status: Introduced — Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Moon) Adopted (updated Aug 3, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Maryland Department of Health - Study on Maryland Medical Assistance Program Reimbursement of Hospice Room and Board Services. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Informs future Medicaid fiscal policy
  • Supports sustainable hospice operations

Risks

  • Administrative costs associated with conducting the study

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Supports improved end-of-life care planning
  • Addresses potential reimbursement gaps for hospice patients

Risks

  • Does not immediately guarantee increased patient access
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Moon) Adopted

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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