The Maryland Insurance Administration will be holding a second public meeting regarding insurance coverage for the treatment of Lymphedema and related equipment and supplies. The purpose of this hearing is to allow the MIA to identify any gaps in insurance coverage in the marketplace, as well as gaps in provider and consumer knowledge about such coverage, and to determine what, if any, actions are needed to ensure that lymphedema patients receive coverage for medically necessary treatment and supplies.

 

The meeting will be held at the following time and location:

 

Thursday, September 14, 2017
1:00PM to 3:00 PM

Maryland Insurance Administration
Hearing Room - 24th Floor
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202

 
The Administration is soliciting information prior to the meeting from interested parties. Individuals or organizations who wish to submit written testimony should submit it to: lymphedemaworkgroup.mia@maryland.gov. 

 

Additional information can be found on the Administration’s website at www.insurance.maryland.gov under the Lymphedema Workgroup quick link.  Any questions or concerns can be directed to the working group mailbox at lymphedemaworkgroup.mia@maryland.gov or Bob Morrow, Associate Commissioner Life and Health, at bob.morrow@maryland.gov or 410-468-2212.