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Utilization Control Agent Conducting Reviews of Undocumented or Unqualified Aliens for Emerfency Services

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Emergency Medicine·Hospital
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
—

Summary

Maryland Medicaid has established new utilization review procedures for emergency services provided to undocumented or unqualified aliens. A Utilization Control Agent will now conduct specific reviews of these emergency services to ensure appropriate utilization and compliance with coverage requirements.

Action Required

Action needed
Billing team must identify emergency services provided to undocumented or unqualified aliens in Maryland and ensure proper documentation is available for utilization review. Prepare for potential additional review requirements and documentation requests from the Utilization Control Agent for these specific cases.

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