MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Failure to Appear for Appointment
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Managed Care Organizations
Effective date
Feb 12, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland MCOs must report when Temporary Cash Assistance recipients fail to appear for initial appointments within 90 days of enrollment or subsequently complete missed appointments. This applies only to adult or minor parent TCA recipients with signed consent forms for substance abuse treatment information release.
Action Required
Maryland providers: Ensure your MCO reports TCA recipient no-shows for initial appointments within 90 days using form DHR/FIA #1178 to local Department of Social Services. Only applies to patients with signed consent forms for substance abuse information release.