MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Fiscal Year 2003 Interim Rates
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics·Nursing Home
Effective date
Jul 1, 2002
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has established new nursing home reimbursement rates for Fiscal Year 2003, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Rates include an average $6.74 per day increase for nursing staff care and compensation, with regional variations and acuity-based adjustments.
Action Required
Effective July 1, 2002: Nursing homes must update billing systems with new FY 2003 interim rates provided in facility-specific rate letters. Verify provider numbers on rate documentation and furnish copies to accounting staff for account setup. Facilities with significant capital changes must report to Clifton Gunderson LLP immediately. Providers spending less than full nursing reimbursement can request rate changes with 2%+ cost documentation.