MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Maryland Prenatal Risk Assessment Revision - Consent to Share Information with LHDs for Service Referrals
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, General Practice·Managed Care Organizations
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has revised its prenatal risk assessment policy to include new consent requirements for sharing patient information with Local Health Departments (LHDs) for service referrals. This affects practices providing prenatal care to Maryland Medicaid patients.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the full transmittal document to understand new consent requirements. Update prenatal care workflows to include proper consent forms for sharing information with Local Health Departments. Train staff on new consent procedures for Maryland Medicaid prenatal patients requiring service referrals.