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Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program Implementation

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Maryland is implementing a Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program that allows hospitals to make temporary Medicaid eligibility determinations for uninsured patients. This enables immediate coverage for emergency and inpatient services while full Medicaid applications are processed.

Action Required

Action needed
Hospitals should coordinate with their registration and financial counseling staff to understand the new presumptive eligibility process. Ensure billing systems can handle temporary Medicaid coverage periods and establish workflows for patients who receive presumptive eligibility determinations.