When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Sep 1, 1998.

MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact

Preauthorization

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Maryland Medicaid Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy providers in MD on Medicaid plans.

Maryland Medicaid·MD · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy·Home Health

Effective date

Sep 1, 1998

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Maryland Medicaid preauthorization threshold for home health services increased from $3,198.60 to $3,357.90 for any thirty-day period. Providers must obtain preauthorization when anticipated interim payments exceed this new amount.

Action Required

Action needed

By September 1, 1998: Billing team must update preauthorization procedures to use new threshold of $3,357.90 (increased from $3,198.60) for Maryland Medicaid home health services in any thirty-day period. Contact Home Health Services at (410) 767-1474 for questions about preauthorization requirements.

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