MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Use of iEXCHANGE for Medical Eligibility Determinations
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Nursing Home
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid now requires providers to use the iEXCHANGE system for all medical eligibility determinations for nursing home services. This replaces previous manual eligibility verification processes and streamlines the approval workflow for Medicaid-covered nursing home placements.
Action Required
Immediately: Staff responsible for nursing home eligibility verifications must begin using the iEXCHANGE system for all Maryland Medicaid eligibility determinations. Update workflows to access iEXCHANGE portal instead of manual verification processes. Train relevant staff on new system requirements to ensure compliance with Maryland Medicaid eligibility protocols.