Marylanders received healthcare covered by their employer.
of Marylanders recieve their healthcare coverage through their employer.
of healthcare costs are attributed to prescribed medications
The Maryland Employer Benefits Alliance (MEBA) is an independent, non-partisan coalition of Maryland employers, and organizations that are dedicated to delivering affordable and accessible healthcare to Maryland's workforce.
Healthcare costs in Maryland are being driven higher by both public policies and market pressures that impact how healthcare and benefit design plans are priced, operated, and accessed. MEBA focuses on the real-world implications of public policy decisions—particularly when they lead to higher prescription drug costs, reduced access to affordable pharmacy options, or disruptions to employer-sponsored health plans.
We closely track proposals that would introduce new fees, limit cost-saving tools, restrict pharmacy choice, or increase administrative burdens across the healthcare system. MEBA advocates for policies that preserve competition, support cost-effective pharmacy access—including mail and retail options—and protect against changes that would raise costs for employers and the families they cover.
Employer-sponsored healthcare remains a primary source of coverage for working families across Maryland. MEBA works to ensure employers can continue to offer flexible, high-quality, and affordable benefit options that meet the needs of their workforce without an unnecessary regulatory burden.
MEBA monitors legislative and regulatory developments at both the state and federal levels, providing clear, timely analysis on issues that affect healthcare costs and access. Through engagement with policymakers, stakeholders, and the public, MEBA helps elevate understanding of complex healthcare policy decisions.
MEBA is supported by a coalition of employers, organizations, and individuals committed to strengthening employer-sponsored healthcare and preserving affordable options for Maryland's workforce.
MEBA tracks legislative and regulatory developments that impact the cost, accessibility, and structure of healthcare in Maryland. Our focus is on how proposed policies affect employers, working families, and the broader healthcare system.
Policies affecting prescription drug pricing and distribution can have direct consequences for employers and the families they cover.
Changes to pharmacy-related policies can impact where and how Marylanders access medications.
Legislative changes at the state level can affect how employee-sponsored prescription plans are structured and administered.
Our focus is on how proposed policies affect employers, working families, and the broader healthcare system.
There are at least 177 million Americans with employer-based health coverage, compared with 120 million with other coverage and 28 million uninsured.
PBMs are one of the primary tools employers use to manage rising prescription drug costs while maintaining broad access to treatments for employees and their families.
ERISA is a federal framework for stability in employer health plans. The protections plays a central role in ensuring that healthcare remains accessible and sustainable for millions of working families.
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