MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
House Bill 946/Senate Bill 620
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Nursing Home
Effective date
Sep 30, 2004
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland nursing homes must now provide enhanced options counseling to Medicaid residents who want to return to the community, with Delmarva Foundation nurses conducting quarterly reviews and updated information sheets being distributed to all residents expressing preference for community-based care.
Action Required
No direct billing team action required. This policy affects nursing home discharge planning and community referral processes, not billing procedures or codes.