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PT 35-26: Additional Extension of Temporary Moratoria for Certain Behavioral Health Providers for Certain Counties
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Psychiatry·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid extends its moratorium on new provider enrollments for certain behavioral health services (PRP, PHP, IOP) in 10 specific counties through June 30, 2026. This affects new Medicaid enrollment applications but does not impact existing providers or revalidations.
Action Required
By January 1, 2026: Behavioral health providers seeking new Medicaid enrollment for PRP, PHP, or IOP services must verify their county location. Providers in Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Washington counties cannot submit new enrollment applications until July 1, 2026. Existing providers undergoing revalidations, relocations, mergers, and acquisitions are unaffected.