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SB 611

Access to Health Insurance for Child Care Professionals - Outreach

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nancy King

Maryland establishes health insurance outreach and education program for child care workers to improve access to coverage options.

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Bill Summary · SB 611

Legislative bill overview

SB 611 establishes an outreach and education program to help child care professionals in Maryland access health insurance coverage. The bill directs the state to provide information and assistance to eligible child care workers about available health insurance options, including subsidies and marketplace plans.

Why is this important

Child care professionals typically earn low to moderate wages with limited employer-sponsored benefits, making health insurance access a significant barrier to their financial security and workforce retention. Improved insurance access can reduce turnover in an already-strained child care sector and enable better health outcomes for workers who often lack adequate coverage.

Potential points of contention

  • Program costs and funding: The bill requires state resources for outreach and administration without explicitly specifying budget allocation, raising questions about implementation costs and whether funding will be adequately appropriated
  • Scope limitations: The bill focuses on outreach rather than direct subsidies or employer mandates, which some advocates argue doesn't address affordability gaps for very low-income workers
  • Effectiveness uncertainty: Success depends on whether targeted outreach meaningfully increases enrollment, which may be limited if underlying affordability barriers remain unaddressed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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