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SB 898: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Behavior Technicians - Reimbursement

Cory McCrayEnacted

SB 898 status: Enacted — Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 867 (updated May 31, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Behavior Technicians - Reimbursement. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Stabilizes income for behavior technicians
  • Supports workforce development in healthcare

Risks

  • Increases state Medicaid expenditures

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Improves access to behavioral health services
  • Enhances support for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities

Risks

  • Potential for provider network capacity issues if reimbursement rates remain insufficient
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Implementation effectiveness depends on the specific reimbursement rates established by the Department of Health

Limitation

Analysis based on bill title and summary only

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Where it stands

Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 867

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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