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Expanded Medicaid Coverage of Gender-Affirming Treatment, Effective January 1, 2024
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Endocrinology, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry +3 more·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has expanded coverage for gender-affirming treatment services effective January 1, 2024. This policy change broadens the scope of covered gender-affirming medical services under the Maryland Medicaid program, potentially allowing for reimbursement of previously non-covered treatments.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams in Maryland should review the full provider transmittal document to identify newly covered gender-affirming services and update billing procedures accordingly. Contact Maryland Medicaid for specific coverage criteria and billing guidelines for gender-affirming treatments to ensure proper claim submission.