Who is affected by this change?

This affects Maryland Medicaid Geriatrics providers in MD on Medicaid plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Jul 1, 2004.

Which billing codes are affected?

The following codes are affected: W1725, W1724, W1723.

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Fiscal Year 2005 Program Rate Increases

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Waiver for Older Adults

Effective date

Jul 1, 2004

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Maryland's Waiver for Older Adults program implemented a 2% rate increase for home and community-based services effective July 1, 2004. New payment rates are provided for assisted living, personal care, respite care, and other waiver services using specific procedure codes.

Action Required

Action needed

This is a historical policy from 2004 that does not require current action. If your practice bills Maryland Medicaid waiver services for older adults, verify you are using current 2024 rates, not these outdated 2004 rates.

Affected Billing Codes

W1725

W1724

W1723

Related policy hubs

Maryland Medicaid policies MD policy changes Geriatrics Code W1725 Code W1724 Code W1723