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Changes to Pharmacy Benefits
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pharmacy·Pharmacy
Effective date
Oct 1, 2002
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP) expanded drug coverage to match Medicaid's formulary starting October 1, 2002, with a $5 co-payment required for all prescriptions. Pharmacies are not required to fill prescriptions if patients cannot pay the co-payment.
Action Required
No action required: This policy is from 2002 and has been superseded by current Maryland pharmacy assistance programs. Review current state pharmacy assistance programs for updated coverage and billing procedures.