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Medicaid Coverage of Peer Recovery Support Services in FQHCs

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 when provided in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This expands behavioral health/substance abuse treatment options for Medicaid patients at qualifying FQHCs.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: FQHCs providing behavioral health services should review the full transmittal document to understand billing procedures for Peer Recovery Support Services. Update billing workflows and staff training for new Medicaid-covered services. Verify FQHC qualification status and implement appropriate documentation requirements.

Related policy hubs

Maryland Medicaid policies MD policy changes Psychiatry Family Medicine Internal Medicine