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Additions to the Healthy Kids Preventive Health Schedule Effective January 1, 2018
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Jan 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland updated its Healthy Kids Preventive Health Schedule effective January 1, 2018, establishing comprehensive minimum standards for preventive care visits and screenings for Maryland Medicaid recipients from birth to 21 years of age. The policy includes specific requirements for developmental screenings, mental health assessments, laboratory tests, and immunizations at designated age intervals.
Action Required
By January 1, 2018: Billing teams serving Maryland Medicaid patients must ensure all preventive care visits for patients birth to 21 years include the required components per the updated schedule. Update encounter forms and EMR templates to reflect new requirements for autism screening, depression screening, substance abuse assessment, fluoride varnish program, and specific laboratory tests at designated ages. Ensure yearly preventive visits are scheduled for all patients ages 3-20 years as this is now a Maryland Medicaid requirement.