MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Fiscal Year 2006 Program Rate Increases
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Waiver for Older Adults
Effective date
Jul 1, 2005
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland's Waiver for Older Adults program implemented a 2% rate increase effective July 1, 2005, for home and community-based services. New payment rates apply to various services including personal care, respite care, assisted living, and environmental adaptations using specific W-codes.
Action Required
Billing team must update fee schedules with new 2% increased rates for all Maryland Waiver for Older Adults services effective July 1, 2005. Ensure billing system reflects updated rates for W-codes and Z-codes listed. Remember that hourly services cannot be rounded up if less than one hour provided, and provider travel time is not reimbursable.