ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland is set to implement several new laws beginning Jan. 1, 2026, targeting healthcare, worker rights, public safety, and consumer protection.
In a significant move for healthcare, the state will mandate preventive cancer screenings for firefighters in self-insured counties to support early detection and treatment.
Insurance coverage will expand to include hearing aids, and insurers will be required to cover anesthesia for the entire duration of procedures and related care…