Help shape food and nutrition services in Maryland Medicaid
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking public input on a proposal to incorporate food and nutrition services into Maryland’s Medicaid program starting in 2028. Using In Lieu of Services and Settings (ILOS) authority, the Department is exploring how programs such as medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions could address eligible Medicaid enrollees' health-related nutrition needs. ILOS gives Medicaid managed care organizations the option to provide Department-approved services as cost-effective alternatives to, or complements of, traditional covered services.
This effort builds on Maryland’s existing Food is Medicine investments, including the
Medically Tailored Meals initiative and the
Produce Prescription program, both of which are supported by the
Population Health Improvement Fund. The Department will also draw on lessons from Maryland’s participation in the AHEAD model and the
Rural Health Transformation Program as this work moves forward.
This RFI is for planning and information gathering purposes only. No contracts or grants will be awarded on the basis of responses. A formal request for proposals or grant application process may follow at a later date.
Background
For more details on the proposal and a complete list of questions in the RFI, please review the background document (PDF) at https://health.maryland.gov/AHEAD/docs/Medicaid%20ILOS%20Food%20RFI%202026.pdf.
Medicaid enrollees, providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders are all encouraged to respond. Your input will help inform the Department’s approach to nutrition-related ILOS in Maryland.
How to respond
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Submit online: Complete the RFI form at
bit.ly/MDHNutritionServicesRFI
- Submit by email: Send your response to [email protected] if you prefer not to use the online form
- Deadline: Responses are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Listening Sessions
Friday, October 2 2026
1pm-3pm
Allegany County Health Department
12501 Willowbrook Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502
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https://meet.google.com/kuc-csno-qrp
Or dial: +1 470-228-6605 PIN: 588 883 841#
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Mid-Shore
Monday, October 5 2026
12pm-2pm
Talbot County Health Department
510 Cadmus Ln, Easton, MD 21601
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https://meet.google.com/vwh-rfhz-mcw
Or dial: +1 319-820-2280 PIN: 532 403 521#
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Prince George's County - In-Person
Tuesday, October 6 2026
4pm-6pm
Prince George's County Health Department
9187 Central Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
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Lower Shore
Thursday, October 8 2026
10am-12pm
Worcester County Health Department
6040 Public Landing Rd, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/htu-supp-fze
Or dial: (US) +1 414-436-7974 PIN: 723 667 876#
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Carroll and Frederick Counties, and surrounding area
Friday, October 9 2026
3pm-5pm
Carroll County Health Department
290 S Center St, Westminster, MD 21157
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https://meet.google.com/cuf-enbw-rmm
Or dial: (US) +1 956-752-6433 PIN: 348 815 384#
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Prince George's County - Virtual
Tuesday, October 13 2026
10am-12pm
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https://meet.google.com/kqi-qkeq-xzy
Or dial: (US) +1 732-965-8855 PIN: 672 725 496#
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Baltimore City - In-Person
Wednesday, October 14 2026
9am-11am
Baltimore City Planning Department
417 E Fayette St, 8th Floor - Phoebe B. Stanton Boardroom, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Baltimore City - Virtual
Thursday, October 15 2026
9am-11am
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https://meet.google.com/gkh-swax-dkz
Or dial: (US) +1 505-445-7600 PIN: 366 711 684#
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