MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Fiscal Year 2024 Rates for Autism Waiver Services
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy +1 more·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Jul 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medical Assistance Program increases reimbursement rates for Autism Waiver Services by 4% effective July 1, 2023 (level-funded due to expiration of temporary 4% increase), with an additional 8% rate increase scheduled for January 1, 2024. Billing teams must update fee schedules in their systems and prepare for the January 2024 rate adjustment when updated schedules are distributed.
Action Required
By July 1, 2023: Billing team must update all fee schedules in the billing system for Maryland Medicaid Autism Waiver Services to reflect the new rates effective July 1, 2023 (Z9300, W9304, Z9301, W9305, W9306, W9307, W9308, W9311, W9314, W9315, W9320). By December 31, 2023: Prepare to receive updated fee schedule for January 1, 2024 implementation. On January 1, 2024: Implement the additional 8% rate increase across all Autism Waiver service codes per the Fair Wage Act of 2023. Contact Jeronica Baldwin (410-767-5206) or Lina Mak (410-767-0046) with questions. Failure to update rates may result in underbilling and revenue loss.