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Medicaid Coverage of Peer Recovery Support Services in Licensed Community-Based SUD Programs

Q: Who is affected by this change?

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

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Transmittal

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Maryland Medicaid now covers peer recovery support services in licensed community-based substance use disorder programs. This creates new billing opportunities for practices providing addiction treatment services through qualified peer specialists.

Action Required

Action needed

If your practice provides substance use disorder treatment: Contact Maryland Medicaid to obtain specific billing codes and requirements for peer recovery support services. Update billing system once codes are provided. Ensure peer specialists meet licensing requirements for reimbursement.

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Maryland Medicaid policies MD policy changes Psychiatry Family Medicine Internal Medicine