Healthcare Policy
Maryland Healthcare Policy 2026
Medicaid expansion status, ACA coverage, uninsured rates, and how healthcare shapes the 2026 elections in Maryland.
Yes
Medicaid Expanded
5.6%
Uninsured Rate
180,000
ACA Marketplace Enrollees
State (Maryland Health Connection)
Exchange Type
Key Healthcare Provisions
| Medicaid Expansion (ACA) | Yes |
| Reproductive Healthcare | Fully covered |
| Mental Health Parity | Strong parity |
| Drug Pricing Policy | Prescription Drug Affordability Board |
Healthcare System Overview
Maryland has been a national leader in healthcare reform, including its unique all-payer hospital rate-setting system (since 1977) that controls hospital costs. The state has a prescription drug affordability board.
2026 Political Impact
Maryland\'s healthcare system is notable for its cost-control mechanisms. The state is a model for alternative payment models and population health management.