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Pharmacy Requirements for Recipients with Developmental Disabilities

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pharmacy·Managed Care Organizations
Effective date
Apr 30, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Maryland Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) must now provide appropriate coverage to pharmacies for special packaging and record keeping services for recipients with developmental disabilities residing in DDA-licensed homes. This ensures compliance with new DDA regulations establishing health and safety requirements for medication administration.

Action Required

Action needed
Maryland providers serving Medicaid managed care recipients with developmental disabilities should verify that their contracted MCOs are providing adequate pharmacy coverage for special packaging services required by DDA regulations. Contact MCO pharmacy services if coverage issues arise for these specific recipients.