We all get a yearly physical to stay on top of our health—so why shouldn’t a mental health check-in be just as routine? Health is health.
Maryland is working to make that a reality. That’s the goal behind SB 328, the Annual Behavioral Health Wellness Visit bill, which the Senate heard earlier today.
No one should have to wait until they’re in crisis to check in on their mental health.
Another piece of good news for mental health out of Maryland! The MD Senate is also hearing SB 372—which will finally make telehealth mental health visits permanently covered by health plans.
For so many, telehealth isn’t just convenient—it’s a lifeline. In rural areas and with provider shortages, no telehealth often means no care at all. This bill ensures that distance and lack of local providers won’t stand in the way of getting the help people need.
We’re hoping these bills make it to the finish line—because mental health care should be accessible everywhere, in Maryland and beyond.
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