MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Home Visits
Maryland Medicaid·MD·Managed Care Organizations
Effective date
Aug 6, 1998
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid managed care organizations must now obtain prior consent and schedule home visits with enrollees instead of making unannounced visits. This policy establishes procedures for MCO staff conducting home visits including required identification and training documentation.
Action Required
Immediately: If your practice participates in Maryland Medicaid managed care and conducts home visits, contact enrollees prior to visits to schedule appointments, ensure staff present photo identification, prohibit direct marketing during visits, and submit staff qualifications and training documentation to the Maryland Department of Health. This primarily affects care management staff rather than billing operations.