MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Coverage of CenteringPregnancy and HealthySteps Enhanced Payments for FQHCs
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Transmittal
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid now provides enhanced payments for CenteringPregnancy and HealthySteps programs specifically for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This creates new billing opportunities for qualifying providers offering these specialized maternal and child health services.
Action Required
If your FQHC provides CenteringPregnancy or HealthySteps services: Review the full transmittal document to understand new enhanced payment rates and billing procedures. Update billing workflows to capture the additional reimbursement for these programs. Contact Maryland Medicaid for specific implementation guidance if needed.