Dear Friends,

Today marks 24 years since 9/11/2001. On this somber day, I am grateful to be a policymaker. I vow to work tirelessly to protect the people of this great state. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was impacted by this devastating attack on our nation. May we never forget. 

With back-to-school in full swing, I hope everyone is adjusting to their fall schedules. Please see below for lots of events around the community for you and your family!

I have been busy this summer with meetings regarding the AHEAD Model. I meet regularly with fellow state legislators, the Department of Health, and the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) to discuss the current status of the AHEAD Model. This work group updates and informs the state legislature on new information regarding the program. 

What is AHEAD?

• The  Advancing Healthcare Efficiency Through Accountable Design (AHEAD) Model advances the State’s vision of empowering all Marylanders to achieve optimal health and well-being. AHEAD will be implemented between 2026 and 2034.

• AHEAD builds upon the successes of the Maryland Total Cost of Care Model in reducing healthcare cost growth and improving the quality of healthcare.

• AHEAD puts additional focus on helping all Marylanders to stay healthy and get the care they need. The current Maryland Model is in effect until the end of 2025. On January 1, 2026, the state will transition to the AHEAD model.  

The State of Maryland offers taxpayers with student loan debt a tax credit that could help save them a significant amount of money. The Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit is an excellent benefit available to eligible Marylanders to reduce their student loan debt. 

How does the credit work?

• The credit is claimed on your Maryland income tax return when filing your Maryland taxes.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a Maryland resident for the 2025 tax year

• File Maryland state income taxes for the 2025 tax year

• Have originally incurred at least $20,000 in undergraduate and/or graduate student loan debt

• Hold a minimum outstanding student loan debt balance of $5,000 at the time of the application

• Certify that the entire amount awarded was directly applied to eligible student loan payments

Please note there is an application deadline of SEPTEMBER 15th. 

For more information and the application link, click here. 

I was delighted to spend time with Jimmy Malone’s family to celebrate the passage of SB374. It is our hope that this bill, which requires cancer screenings for firefighters, will save lives.

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is aware of the contract dispute between UnitedHealthcare and Johns Hopkins. Our top priority is to protect Maryland insurance consumers in accordance with Maryland law. 

The MIA is encouraging impacted consumers to reach out to their provider’s office and speak to them directly about care needs and timing issues, and to contact UnitedHealthcare directly about any specific questions about benefits.

MIA staff is available to assist consumers in understanding their rights under state and federal law when their treating provider leaves the network of their insurance carrier. Consumers may contact the MIA at 410-468-2244 or 1-800-492-6116, Extension 2244 to have an investigator explain their rights to them. 

The MIA has launched an investigation into the adequacy of UnitedHealthcare’s networks and UnitedHealthcare’s continuity of care practices in Maryland, given the departure of Johns Hopkins Health System and Capital Women’s Care from their network.

We have received a reminder from the Maryland Insurance Administration this past week regarding vaccinations in Maryland. The MIA reminds Marylanders of legislation that has been implemented in the last year to ensure access to vaccinations. Please see the full statement here. 

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints regarding vaccine coverage, please reach out to the Maryland Insurance Administration at: 410-468-2244 or 1-800-492-6116, Extension 2244. 

You can also file a complaint directly through their online complaints portal at https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/FileAComplaint.aspx

The application window for the Coalition for Public Safety Training in Schools, Inc. Driver's Education Scholarship is officially open! Applications will be open from August 25 to September 30, 2025. Please note that space is limited and the application will close once the session is full. 

This initiative is designed to provide critical support to eligible youth in Meade High School by removing financial barriers to driver's education. Please see the flyer and link below for more information. 

My office remains open year-round to help you with issues and answer your questions. During the interim, my Chief of Staff, Nancy Lipin Crawford, and our new Legislative Aide, Abigail Bento, will be in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday and working remotely on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

The interim is busy, there are community events, meetings, committee site visits, task force studies, and oversight committee meetings to attend.

Thank you, District 32, for allowing me to serve as your State Senator. I am looking forward to seeing you out and about in the community.

Sincerely,

Pamela Beidle

Senator, District 32, Maryland General Assembly

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The Anne Arundel Libraries have an abundance of exciting upcoming events. There are events for all ages, ranging from infants to adults. With it being National Deaf Awareness and Hispanic Heritage months, there are special events! Please see the link below to help you find your local library and events near you: https://www.aacpl.net/

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