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Medicaid Coverage of Sports Physicals, Effective August 14, 2023
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, General Practice +1 more·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Aug 14, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid now covers sports physicals effective August 14, 2023. This is a new benefit allowing providers to bill Medicaid for sports physical examinations that were previously not covered.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify they can now submit claims to Maryland Medicaid for sports physicals. Update billing system to accept Medicaid as a covered payer for sports physical visits. Notify providers that Maryland Medicaid patients can now receive covered sports physicals instead of self-pay visits.