MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Adoption of Amendments to HealthChoice Regulations
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Dec 23, 2002
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene adopted comprehensive amendments to HealthChoice (Medicaid managed care) regulations affecting MCO applications, managed care organizations, benefits, and specialty mental health systems. These regulatory changes update the framework for Maryland's Medicaid managed care program operations.
Action Required
Review updated HealthChoice regulations if your practice serves Maryland Medicaid managed care patients. Contact the Division of HealthChoice Management and Quality Assurance at (410) 767-1482 for specific operational changes that may affect billing procedures, MCO relationships, or benefit coverage under the new regulatory framework.