Policy and Legislative Reports


The Commission is required to report to the Governor and the General Assembly annually on health care costs, insurance coverage, and the status of the Trauma Fund. The General Assembly often requests one time or short term reports from the Commission. All reports are listed by subject matter.

Reports Submitted in 2026

Annual Report to the Governor FY 2025 

Annual Report Summary 

SB0834/Ch. 298, HB 1148/Ch. 297(2), 2022 - Health Insurance – Two–Sided Incentive Arrangements and Capitated Payments – Authorization - Mandate Evaluation Report (MSAR #14245) 

Revised Estimate of Cost Impact Requiring Coverage for Orthoses 

HB 1187 - Health Insurance Scalp Cooling Systems Required Coverage 

Insurer and Provider Market Concentration in Maryland Study

Reports Submitted in 2025

SB 411, (2025) - Health Insurance – Postpartum Depression Screening – Required Coverage and Authorized Cost Sharing

SB 961 – Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Pharmacogenomic Testing - Required Coverage 

SB 518, (2025) -Health Insurance -Screening for Ovarian Cancer -Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing and HB1366 -Health Insurance -Testing for Ovarian and Cervical Cancers -Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing

Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance – Required Coverage for Menopause-Related Treatment,Care, and Training of Clinicians

SB805/CH322 - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Biomarker Testing 

SB508/HB 381 - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance – Required Coverage for Aesthetic Services and Restorative Care for Victims of Domestic Violence 

Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund Operations from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 

Primary Care Investment Report (September 2025)

Prior Authorization Progress Letter (September 2025)

Health Insurance – Utilization Review – Revisions – Prior Authorization Report

Implementation of Protections for Gender-Affirming Care (August 2025)

Cover Letter - JCR Report 2024

JCR Report - Access to Electronic Health Data for Skilled Nursing Facilities 

Advancing Ambulatory Surgical Care in Maryland

SB0786/CH0248, HB 812/CH0249 – Health - Reproductive Health Services - Protected Information and Insurance Requirements

SB0786/CH0248, HB 812/CH0249 – Health - Reproductive Health Services - Protected Information and Insurance Requirements

Documenting Social Needs on Medical Claims:  Utilization of Z Codes, 2021-2023 (April 2025)

Health Care Data Breaches:  Impacts and Lessons Learned from Security Incidents in Maryland and the Nation (April 2025) 

Annual Report to the Governor FY 2024 

Private Equity Investments in Physician Practices in Maryland (January 2025)

Study on HMO Out-of-Network Provider Payments and Network Participation (January 2025)

Hospital Spotlight - Integrating Social Needs Data into Electronic Health Records (January 2025)

Private payer coverage of ambulatory surgery centers (January 2025)

Archived Reports

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Last Updated: 4/9/2026