MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact

One-time Rate Increase for Home and Community Based Services

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Maryland Medicaid Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy providers in MD on Medicaid plans.

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Occupational 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 under the Autism Waiver program. This affects reimbursement rates for providers serving autism patients through Maryland's Medicaid waiver services.

Action Required

Action needed

Billing team should review the full Provider Transmittal document to identify specific rate changes and update fee schedules in billing system for Maryland Medicaid Autism Waiver services. Verify new rates are applied to claims processing for applicable services.

Related policy hubs

Maryland Medicaid policies MD policy changes Pediatrics Psychiatry Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Physical Therapy