General Announcements
Physician Support Packet for COVID-19 – Published February 15, 2022
The Maryland Medicaid Program, in collaboration with the State’s nine Medicaid managed care organizations, has developed the Physician Support Packet For COVID-19, which is a compilation of information and resources to support practices in caring for patients in today’s COVID-centric environment. The packet also provides clinicians with the opportunity to earn up to 4.5 free Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Section titles, CME values, and submission deadlines are as follows:
Title | CME VALUE | Evaluation Submission Deadline |
COVID-19 Therapeutics | 1.00 | March 15, 2022 |
COVID-19 AND COVID-19 Associated Questions and Answers | 1.25 | May 15, 2022 |
Primary and Preventative Care | 1.25 | August 15, 2022 |
Behavioral Health Access and Suicide Risk Populations | 0.75 | August 15, 2022 |
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Resources | 0.25 | August 15, 2022 |
Download the Physician Support Packet For COVID-19.
To obtain CME credit, complete the online evaluation form at Physician Support Packet for COVID-19 Evaluation. Complete an evaluation for each title. Click submit when completed. MedChi will issue the CME certificate within 60 days of evaluation submission.
Maryland State of Emergency ends on July 1, 2021; National Public Health Emergency Remains in Place.
In accordance with the Governor’s Order Terminating Various Emergency Orders issued on June 15, 2021, most of the guidance issued by the Maryland Department of Health in response to COVID-19 will expire on July 1, 2021, and August 15, 2021. Documents posted on this page have been reorganized to reflect their expiration dates. Additional guidance is included below.
National Public Health Emergency Renewed Effective January 14, 2022
On January 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the renewal of the public health emergency for the seventh time.
COVID-19 Vaccinations and ImmuNet Registration
In order for your practice to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, your practice must:
- Be onboarded with ImmuNet and report routine vaccinations administered.
- Register with the Center for Immunization through ImmuNet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
American Rescue Plan: Home and Community-Based, and Behavioral Health Services
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP). A portion of the ARP, Section 9817, provides additional support for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) during the COVID-19 emergency. The plan gives a 10 percent enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for a one-year period from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
CARES Act COVID-19 Provider Relief Funding
Providers who have conducted COVID-19 testing or provided treatment for uninsured individuals with a COVID-19 diagnosis on or after February 4, 2020 can begin the process to file claims for reimbursement for testing and treating the uninsured.