MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
Medicare Coverage of Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist Services
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider Transmittal
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid now covers services provided by Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, expanding mental health provider eligibility for Medicaid billing. This creates new billing opportunities for practices that employ these types of mental health professionals.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams in Maryland should verify if their practice employs Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. If so, contact Maryland Medicaid to understand credentialing requirements and obtain complete billing guidelines. Review the full transmittal document for specific billing procedures and documentation requirements.