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Nursing Facility Payment Advance Processing
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Provider Transmittal
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland has established a new nursing facility payment advance request process for Medicaid long-term care applications that have been pending for at least 90 days. Healthcare facilities must use specific forms and fax procedures to request advance payments while Medicaid applications are still pending decision.
Action Required
Maryland nursing facilities only: Use the new Nursing Facility Payment Advance Request Form and Case Closure Form when requesting advance payments for residents with pending Medicaid long-term care applications. Fax requests to 410-333-7803 and ensure applications have been pending at least 90 days with no decision and have medical certification from the Department's Utilization Control Agent.