Bill Positions

Bill Number: HB 1093

Bill Title: Health Care Coverage Fund - Tax on Health Insurance Premiums - Access to Health Care

Bill Sponsor(s): Delegate Morhaim

Subject: Health

Committee: W&M

Bill Summary: This bill would increase the state tax on health insurance premiums from 2% to 3%, and dedicate the increased proceeds to the Health Care Coverage Fund.

History: None

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: With the high cost health insurance premiums and the continued growth in those costs, it is a bad idea to impose higher taxes on health insurance that will make coverage even less affordable.

Position Statement: Click here to download a pdf version of the Maryland Chamber's position statement.

Chamber Staff: Ronald Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.