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Coverage of Community Violence Prevention Services Update

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Maryland Medicaid Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine providers in MD on Medicaid plans.

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Pediatrics +1 more·Provider Transmittal

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Maryland Medicaid has updated coverage policies for community violence prevention services. This policy change affects providers serving Maryland Medicaid patients who may provide or refer for violence prevention interventions and related behavioral health services.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Review the full Provider Transmittal PT 14-24 from the Maryland Department of Health to understand specific coverage changes for community violence prevention services. Billing team should verify current billing practices align with updated coverage criteria for any violence prevention or related behavioral health services provided to Maryland Medicaid patients.

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