MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Summary of Air Ambulance Use, Provider Enrollment, Reimbursement, and Policy
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Emergency Medicine, Critical Care·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Sep 21, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has updated payment processes for rotary wing air ambulance services, transitioning authorization and claims processing to a third-party administrator. The policy establishes specific reimbursement rates of $1,500 for transport plus $20 per mile and requires comprehensive documentation including physician certification forms.
Action Required
Immediately: Air ambulance providers in Maryland must ensure enrollment on date of service (no backdating allowed), submit claims electronically within 365 days, and include required documentation: Physician Certification Form for Maryland Medicaid Air Transportation, CMS 1500 form, patient demographics, medical records with discharge summary and contraindication reasons, and patient care reports. Contact third-party administrator for claims processing as indicated on Maryland Department of Health website.