MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
New Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program (EID)
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Apr 1, 2006
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland is launching a new Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) Medicaid program starting April 1, 2006, allowing disabled individuals to work while maintaining full Medicaid benefits for a $75 six-month premium. The program covers individuals earning up to 300% of federal poverty level and provides full medical benefits through traditional fee-for-service.
Action Required
By April 1, 2006: Billing team must verify patient eligibility for the new EID program through standard Medicaid verification channels. Update staff training to recognize EID beneficiaries who maintain full Medicaid benefits while employed. Contact EID hotline at 1-866-373-9651 for patient referrals who may be eligible for the program.