Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Required Coverage for Calcium Score Testing

SB 60 requires Maryland's Medicaid program (Maryland Medical Assistance Program) and certain health insurers to cover calcium score testing for individuals with at least three specific heart disease risk factors: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of premature heart disease. The law mandates this coverage starting January 1, 2026, for all health plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland after that date. It applies to insurers, nonprofit health plans, HMOs, and managed care organizations under existing insurance coverage requirements. This policy change directly affects Medicaid enrollees and privately insured Marylanders meeting the specified risk criteria.