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The Fund Primary Bill
Maryland bill forces insurers to fund primary care
Health Insurance - Primary Care Investment Targets - Reimbursement and Reporting
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, insurers would have to pay enough for primary care to meet state targets and tell the commissioner how they are doing.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill could boost access to doctors by making sure money goes to primary care, but insurers may raise premiums to cover the cost, so everyday people should watch the debate.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Requires insurers to meet state primary care investment targets.
- Insurers must report progress when filing premium rates.
- Applies to entities that file premium rates with the Maryland Insurance Commissioner.
- Passed the House and is now in the finance committee.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Tom Hutchinson (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Stuart Schmidt (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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