MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Facility Fee for Free-Standing Birth Centers
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN·Provider Transmittal
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid will now provide facility fee reimbursement for services rendered at free-standing birth centers, expanding coverage beyond traditional hospital-based birthing services. This creates new billing opportunities for qualifying birth centers in Maryland.
Action Required
Birth centers and ob-gyn practices in Maryland should verify their facility type designation with Maryland Medicaid and update billing procedures to include facility fees for services at free-standing birth centers. Contact Maryland Medicaid to confirm eligibility requirements and billing guidelines for facility fee reimbursement.