MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Waiver of Timely Filing for Very Low Birth Weight Claims with 2021 and 2022 Delivery Dates
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, OB-GYN·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Mar 7, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid is waiving timely filing limits for very low birth weight infant claims with delivery dates in 2021 and 2022. This allows providers to resubmit or submit previously denied claims that were rejected due to late filing deadlines.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should review all denied very low birth weight claims with 2021-2022 delivery dates that were rejected for timely filing. Resubmit these claims to Maryland Medicaid. Contact Maryland Medicaid for specific submission instructions and documentation requirements for the waiver program.