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Medicaid Program Updates for Fall 2014
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Provider Transmittal
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland has implemented a Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE) program that provides temporary Medicaid coverage for eligible patients. This notice template shows the approval format that hospitals will issue to patients, providing temporary full Maryland Medicaid Fee-for-Service benefits for a limited time period.
Action Required
Billing team must verify all Maryland Medicaid patients' eligibility status using the Medical Assistance Eligibility Verification System (EVS) before delivering services. Accept HPE approval notices as proof of temporary coverage. For questions about HPE patients, email dhmh.HPE@maryland.gov.