Bill to cut red tape for developmental disability waivers nearing approval

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 11, 2026

Words: 803

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago


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The House, in a near-unanimous vote Friday, approved a Senate bill aimed at cleaning up administrative procedures that have caused headaches and disenrollments for people seeking Medicaid waivers for coverage of developmental disabilities.

If the Senate agrees to the changes to Senate Bill 742 and sends it to the governor for his signature, it would be a small, but welcome, win for a community that faces a second year of massive cuts to state …

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