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Committee hears proposal to cover self‑measured blood‑pressure monitoring for Medicaid recipients, emphasizing maternal health benefits
Summary
House Bill 553 would require Maryland Medical Assistance to cover validated home blood‑pressure monitors and related support services for eligible recipients, including pregnant and postpartum individuals; sponsors and clinicians said home monitoring could detect hypertensive disorders earlier and reduce maternal mortality disparities.
Delegate F. Averas presented House Bill 553, a proposal to extend Maryland Medical Assistance coverage to validated self‑measured blood‑pressure monitors and supporting services for eligible recipients, including pregnant and postpartum individuals and people with chronic conditions.
Supporters described the proposal as a practical step to detect and manage hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and chronic hypertension earlier. Kristen Galtney of Total Healthcare noted that 8%–16% of pregnant people experience high blood pressure during…
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