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Notice of Payment Delays
Act
by Jul 15, 2026
Effective date
Jul 9, 2026
Identified
Jul 11, 2026
Summary
The Maryland Department of Health has issued a notice of payment delays affecting all Medicaid providers in Maryland. Payments scheduled for July 9-10, 2026 (both direct deposits and checks) will be delayed, with resolution expected by mid-week of the following week. The underlying technical issue has been resolved.
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What to do
by Jul 15, 2026 · 6 steps
01Billing team and accounting staff must monitor payment status for all Maryland Medicaid claims submitted before July 10, 2026.
02Do NOT flag delayed payments as denials or follow up prematurely—Maryland Medicaid has confirmed resolution by mid-week.
03Update accounts receivable aging reports to reflect expected delays for July 9-10 payment batches.
04Monitor Maryland Medicaid communications for any further updates.
05Notify providers and clinical staff to expect delayed reimbursement.
06If payments do not arrive by July 18, 2026, escalate to Maryland Department of Health Office of Medicaid Provider Services.
Original notice
Notice of Payment Delays
health.maryland.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.