MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
New Educational Pamphlet for New Mothers
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN, Pediatrics·Hospital
Effective date
Jan 7, 2002
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland is implementing a new educational pamphlet distribution requirement for hospitals to give to all postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid, and emphasizing the critical requirement to complete and fax DHMH form 1184 within 24 hours of birth to ensure newborn Medicaid enrollment and access to care.
Action Required
Immediately: Hospital billing and discharge staff must ensure DHMH form 1184 (Hospital Report of Newborns) is completed with all 11 critical fields and faxed to DHMH at 410-333-7012 within 24 hours of birth for all Medicaid mothers. Distribute new educational pamphlet to all postpartum Medicaid mothers before discharge. Failure to complete form timely will prevent newborn Medicaid enrollment and delay access to care.