MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Fiscal Year 2006 Interim Rates for the Period 07/01/05-08/31/05
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Nursing Home
Effective date
Jul 1, 2005
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid updated nursing home reimbursement rates and billing procedures for fiscal year 2006, effective July 1, 2005 through August 31, 2005. Key changes include new billing procedures for Medicare coinsurance days (revenue code 0101), increased personal needs allowance to $62/month for individuals, and updated nursing service rates varying by region with increases ranging from 2.31% to 10.01%.
Action Required
By July 1, 2005: Billing teams at Maryland nursing homes must update billing procedures for Medicare coinsurance days using revenue code 0101 to bill only the difference between Medicare payment and Medicaid payment for days 21-100. Update patient personal needs allowance calculations to $62/month for individuals and $124/month for couples. Verify correct provider numbers on rate letters and provide copies to accounting staff for account setup.