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Pending Regulatory Approval - CareFirst Agrees to Acquire Managed Medicaid Plans in MD and DC
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·MD, DC·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced agreements to acquire two managed Medicaid plans - University of Maryland Health Partners serving Baltimore City and 20 Maryland counties, and Trusted Health Plan serving approximately 35,000 members in Washington D.C. No immediate changes to coverage and services will occur until regulatory approval is complete.
Action Required
Monitor for future updates: Billing team should watch for additional communications from CareFirst regarding the acquisition completion and any subsequent billing or administrative changes. No immediate action required as coverage and services remain unchanged pending regulatory approval.