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Proposed Amendments to HealthChoice Regulations
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Managed Care Organizations
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Organization (HealthChoice) regulations are being amended with 22 proposed changes including adding incarceration as reason for disenrollment, requiring MCO payment of out-of-network hospice providers, removing homebound requirements for home health services, and adding vitamin D as covered item. Comment period expires December 31, 2001.
Action Required
By December 31, 2001: Review proposed amendments and submit written comments to Michele Phinney at 201 W. Preston St., Rm. 538, Baltimore, MD 21201 or fax (410) 767-6483 if changes will impact billing operations. Key changes to monitor: out-of-network hospice billing requirements, home health service eligibility changes, and vitamin D coverage additions.