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Proposed Amendments to COMAR 10.09.04 Home Services
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, OB-GYN·Home Health
Effective date
Jul 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid is changing home health payment methodology to align rate adjustments with Medicare's schedule (January instead of July), eliminating annual cost reporting requirements, and adding coverage for newborn early discharge assessments with specific limitations and reimbursement rules.
Action Required
By August 21, 2006: Home health agencies must review proposed amendments to COMAR 10.09.04 and submit written comments if needed. Update billing procedures to align with new rate adjustment schedule effective January 1 instead of July 1. Begin billing for newborn early discharge assessments under new coverage criteria including 4-hour visit limits, 48-hour post-delivery discharge requirement, and 36-hour assessment window.