Maryland Health Care for All!

01/29/2026

Congress’s termination of the enhanced federal tax credits is unfortunately having its impact in Maryland. However as Senator Pam Beidle points out, Maryland’s state based subsidy program is helping many Marylanders keep their health coverage through Maryland Health Connection. We are thankful to Maryland leadership for putting this program in place to respond to the federal cuts.

The number of people enrolling in health care plans through the state’s insurance marketplace may be at a record high, but the quality of coverage is down for thousands of Marylanders, officials told lawmakers this week.

01/29/2026

Feeling energized after attending the Families USA Health Action Conference! We connected with consumer health advocates from across the nation, all dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare.

We talked about protecting access to health care, empowering Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, and moving closer to achieving health equity.

A huge thank you to Families USA for hosting this convening!

01/29/2026

Erica Miller is a member of the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board Advisory Council, and describes her personal experience with the high cost of her medication which led her to this role. Drugs don't work if people can't afford them.

As Maryland moves toward price limits on certain prescription drugs, patients continue searching for affordable options at the pharmacy.

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

Our Vinny DeMarco was honored to receive a leadership award from Rev. Dr. Sandra Conner, President of the Baptist Ministers' Night Conference of Baltimore and Vicinity at the 9th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (and to spend time with the wonderful Rosanna Miles!)

Thank you BMNCBV for all of your advocacy toward quality, affordable health care for all Marylanders!

01/19/2026

We would like to thank the 2026 Courageous Leadership Award Recipient Governor Wes Moore.

Under his leadership, Maryland has expanded the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, protected Medicaid funding, and made Young Adult Health Insurance Subsidies permanent, helping to ensure all Marylanders have access to quality, affordable health care!

We were proud to present him with this award at the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Banquet.

01/16/2026

Need health care? It’s easy! When you file your Maryland state income tax return, just check the box to enroll in an affordable health insurance plan.

01/15/2026

Our Vinny DeMarco: “With so many negative changes in health care stemming from unfortunate federal actions, it’s great that Maryland continues to help people find affordable policies.” Maryland Health Connection

Maryland has done its best to minimize the impacts of lapsing federal subsidies by providing its own, and early numbers suggest that may help retain enrollees.

01/15/2026

A new Maryland Legislative Session has begun! Yesterday at a summit hosted by The Daily Record, Senate President Senator Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk described how they will protect Marylanders' access to quality, affordable health care during these challenging times for the state. Read about it at the link in the comments.

01/13/2026

An official website of the State of Maryland.

01/13/2026

Congratulations to House Health Committee Chair Delegate Heather Bagnall and Vice Chair Delegate Bonnie Cullison! We look forward to continuing to work with these health care heroes toward quality, affordable health care for all Marylanders!

01/12/2026

Today we are in Baltimore, kicking off a series of presentations in front of County and City Councils across Maryland to share an update about the work of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. We were joined by PDAB Executive Director Andrew York. We will be traveling around the state to elicit input from local leaders about Marylanders’ experience with high-cost drugs and to inform on the progress thus far. Thank you to the Baltimore City Council and Council President Zeke Cohen for hosting the first of these meetings and sharing critical information about this work.