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The Pick Labs Bill
Patients can pick labs without extra fees in Maryland
Health Insurance and Managed Care Organizations - Laboratory Services - Contract Providers
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would stop insurers from blocking your choice of lab or charging extra fees for lab tests.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If passed, Maryland residents keep the freedom to choose any lab and won’t face surprise charges, making health care more affordable and fair.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Prohibits carriers from limiting an enrollee’s lab choice.
- Bars denial of lab participation if the lab meets set terms.
- Stops insurers from adding extra copayments or fees for lab services.
- Introduced on Feb. 11, 2026; still moving through the legislature.
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