MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact

One-time Rate Increase for Home and Community Based Services

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Maryland Medicaid Neurology, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy providers in MD on Medicaid plans.

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Neurology, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), 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 specifically for brain injury services. This affects reimbursement rates for providers delivering HCBS to brain injury patients under Maryland Medicaid.

Action Required

Action needed

Billing team should review the full provider transmittal document to understand the specific rate increases and effective dates. Update billing system with new Maryland Medicaid reimbursement rates for brain injury HCBS services. Verify that claims are being submitted with updated rates to ensure proper reimbursement.

Related policy hubs

Maryland Medicaid policies MD policy changes Neurology PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Therapy