MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact

One-time Rate Increase for Home and Community Based Services

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Maryland Medicaid Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Geriatrics, Palliative Care providers in MD on Medicaid plans.

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy +2 more·Provider Transmittal

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Maryland Medicaid has implemented a one-time rate increase for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Intermediate Care Services (ICS). This affects reimbursement rates for providers delivering these services to Maryland Medicaid beneficiaries.

Action Required

Action needed

Billing team should review the full Provider Transmittal PT 19-22 document at the provided URL to understand the specific rate changes and effective dates. Update billing system rate tables for HCBS and ICS services for Maryland Medicaid patients once specific rates and codes are identified from the complete transmittal.

Related policy hubs

Maryland Medicaid policies MD policy changes Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Geriatrics Palliative Care