MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
FY 2004 Program Rate Increases
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Waiver for Older Adults
Effective date
Jul 1, 2003
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective July 1, 2003, payment rates for Maryland's Waiver for Older Adults program increased by 2.5% across multiple home and community-based services. New billing rates are now in effect for assisted living, personal care, respite care, and other waiver services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update payment rates in billing system for all Maryland Waiver for Older Adults services using the new rates provided in the transmittal. Update fee schedules to reflect 2.5% increase effective July 1, 2003. Prepare for upcoming procedure code changes due to HIPAA requirements expected by October 2003.