Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandIntroduced
HB 1151: Maryland Department of Health - Study on Maryland Medical Assistance Program Reimbursement of Hospice Room and Board Services
Tom Hutchinson
HB 1151 status: Introduced — Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Moon) Adopted (updated Aug 3, 2026).
Source
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
56OUT OF 100
Score:56/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to initiate a study examining how the Maryland Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) handles reimbursements for room and board expenses in hospice care settings.
Who is affected
Maryland Medicaid recipients in hospice care, healthcare providers offering hospice services, and the Maryland Department of Health.
Requirements and enforcement
The health department is tasked with conducting an analysis and reporting on the current state of these reimbursements.
Costs and funding
The study will incur administrative costs within the Department of Health, though specific funding or budget allocations are not detailed in the available abstract.
When it takes effect
Introduced in 2026; currently tabled via special order until the next legislative session.
Potential benefits
Provides a formal mechanism for gathering data that could eventually support more robust policy reforms, improved fiscal management, and increased transparency regarding hospice funding.
Risks and tradeoffs
The study phase may effectively defer urgent financial support or regulatory changes, leaving hospice providers and patients in a state of uncertainty during the interim.
What is still unknown
The specific methodology, depth of the report, potential for future legislative action based on findings, and the actual budgetary impact on the state remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Identifies potential coverage gaps in Medicaid
- Supports data-driven fiscal resource allocation
- Assesses financial stability of hospice providers
Risks
- Administrative costs of conducting the study
- Delays immediate financial relief for facilities
- Potential for bureaucratic resource diversion
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Focuses on accessibility of hospice housing
- Addresses end-of-life care needs for vulnerable populations
- Potentially identifies barriers to hospice participation
Risks
- Study process may delay substantive legislative relief
- Reliance on bureaucratic review over urgent action
- Uncertain outcomes regarding care accessibility
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Mandates formal state department reporting
- Increases transparency in public medical assistance spending
- Facilitates oversight of Medicaid program administration
Risks
- Potential for limited scope in agency findings
- Risk of bias in agency-led self-evaluation
- Delayed feedback cycle for accountability measures
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Systematic review of hospice coverage standards
- Attention to end-of-life care infrastructure
- Encourages integration of palliative care policy
Risks
- No immediate modification of health safety standards
- Focus may be skewed toward fiscal rather than clinical outcomes
- Dependent on future legislative appetite for change
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Confidence
Low
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