MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
al Adoption of Amendments to COMAR 10.09.20 Personal Care Serv
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine·Personal Assistance/Care Services
Effective date
Aug 29, 2005
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid eliminated the requirement for physician authorization of personal care services, allowing RN case monitors to preauthorize services directly. The policy also established new per diem rates ($11 for Level 1, $22 for Level 2, $30 for new Level 2B) and eliminated Level 4 personal care services entirely.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most billing teams. This is a historical Maryland Medicaid policy from 2005 regarding personal care services authorization and rates. If your practice provides personal care services to Maryland Medicaid recipients, verify current rates and authorization procedures with Maryland Medicaid as this policy is nearly 20 years old.