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Guidance on the Continuation of Telehalth for IEP/IFSP Services

Q: Who is affected by this change?

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

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy +1 more·Provider Transmittal

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Maryland Medicaid has issued new guidance on continuing telehealth services for IEP/IFSP (Individualized Education Program/Individualized Family Service Plan) services. This policy provides updated requirements for billing telehealth services delivered to children with special education needs and developmental disabilities.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Review the full Maryland Medicaid Provider Transmittal PT 08-22 for specific telehealth billing requirements for IEP/IFSP services. Billing teams serving Maryland Medicaid patients must update telehealth documentation and billing procedures for pediatric special education and developmental services to ensure compliance with continued telehealth allowances.

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