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Proposed Amendments on Personal Care in the Workplace, Provider Qualifications and NP or PA Approval of Services
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy·Personal Assistance/Care Services
Effective date
Jan 31, 2005
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid expanded personal care services to include workplace assistance for activities of daily living, allowing coverage for job interview support, work material reading, and workplace participation. The policy also relaxed English language requirements and clarified criminal background check procedures for personal care providers.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most billing teams. This is a 2005 Maryland Medicaid policy for personal care services that primarily affects home health and personal care agencies serving Medicaid beneficiaries with activities of daily living needs in workplace settings.