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Peer Outreach to Medicaid-eligible Nursing Home Residents
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Nursing Home
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has established a new peer outreach program for Medicaid-eligible nursing home residents. This policy outlines the framework for peer support services to help residents transition to community-based care settings when appropriate.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Billing teams serving nursing home facilities in Maryland should review this policy to understand potential new peer support service opportunities that may become billable in the future.