MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
PT 57-26: Fiscal Year 2026 Rates for Home Health Services
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid home health service rates increased by 2.4% effective January 1, 2026. New fee schedules are provided for skilled nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology services with rates varying by county.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update Maryland Medicaid fee schedules in billing system with new rates effective January 1, 2026. Update rates for procedure codes 0551, 0571, 0421, 0431, 0441, and 0273 based on county location of home health agency's office. Verify correct county-specific rates are applied to all Maryland Medicaid home health claims.