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PT 53-26: Diabetes Prevention Program Umbrella Hub Arrangement Enrollment Information
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Enrollment
Effective date
Jan 9, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has established new enrollment procedures for Diabetes Prevention Program providers participating in CDC-recognized Umbrella Hub Arrangements. DPP providers are now classified as 'high risk' requiring fingerprinting, criminal background checks, and site visits during the enrollment process.
Action Required
For practices seeking to enroll as DPP providers in Maryland: Submit ePREP application including ownership information for both Umbrella Hub Organization and Umbrella Hub Arrangement. Upload screenshot from National Registry showing organization name, service addresses, and affiliated UHO name. Complete fingerprint criminal background checks for all individuals with 5% or more ownership interest when contacted by site surveyor.