Health Care
Maryland Catholic Conference has been closely monitoring Maryland's recently released plan to cover high-risk pools. Following our letter to the Maryland Health Insurance Plan on July 22, 2010, MHIP has responded with the attached letter on July 27 indicating that it will follow the federal provisions.
Also, see the statement from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources.
The Department pursues public policy that helps Marylanders – especially those living in or near poverty – access comprehensive health care. The Department also pursues public policy that protects religious freedom with regard to the health care decisions of Catholic patients, Catholic health care professionals, and the Catholic hospitals in Maryland.
During the year-long debate on federal health care reform, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were leaders in advocating for genuine reform that would increase access for all, especially the poor and immigrants, while also respecting the dignity of human life. Learn more about the Church's position on federal health care reform here.
Help Marylanders access comprehensive health care by supporting programs and policies that: expand Medicaid eligibility to more low-income Marylanders, help businesses provide health coverage to their employees, and assist individuals in acquiring coverage for themselves and their families.
Protect the right of conscience by supporting policies that safeguard the right of individuals and institutions to pursue health care in a fashion compatible with their moral and religious convictions.