Maryland Medicaid Nursing Facility Rates
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This document announces a statewide 1% increase to Maryland Medicaid nursing facility reimbursement rates effective July 1, 2026, and estimates the fiscal impact to state and federal funds. It affects Maryland Medicaid nursing facility payments and stakeholders involved in rate setting and reimbursement.
A 1 percent increase to nursing facility reimbursement rates effective July 1, 2026.
Nursing Facility Rate Change
Nursing facility rate increase
Policy action and fiscal impact
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- Total anticipated cost: $16,168,614.
- Anticipated State general funds share: $8,077,623.
- Anticipated federal funds share: $8,090,991.
Coding and Rate Change Summary
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Provider Notice and Contact
Nursing facility rate increase notice
Maryland Medicaid implemented a 1% increase to nursing facility reimbursement rates effective July 1, 2026. For questions about this notice, contact jarrod.terry@maryland.gov.
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
- Increase: 1 percent to nursing facility reimbursement rates
- Estimated fiscal impact: $16,168,614 total ($8,077,623 State general funds; $8,090,991 federal funds)
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