Expand Medicaid coverage to include justice-involved (JI) case management services as well as medication-assisted treatment (MAT) pre-release from public institutions.
Changes would take effect Oct. 23, 2025, under Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 pending CMS approval, Dec. 16, 2025, per HealthChoice 1115 Reentry Demonstration.
The program anticipates an impact of $794,361.22 in increased expenditures for FY 2026 consisting of $397,180.61 special funds and $397,180.61 federal funds.
Additionally, the FY2026 economic impact includes an increase in revenue for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) of $347,098.44.
This is for reimbursement for JI case management and dispensing of MAT medications.
Also, anticipates an economic benefit of $447,262.71 in FY26 for community-based behavioral health providers as reimbursement for the provision of associated services.
Effectiveness
The amendments take effect on Oct. 12, 2026.
Regulators
MD INS
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
MD SR Vol. 53 Is. 20, RF 26-085-F, 10/2/2026; MD SR Vol. 53 Is. 13, RF 26-085-P, 6/26/2026; Citation: *MD INS* 10.09.24.05-5, 10.09.24.02, 10.67.01.01, 10.67.03.10, 10.67.04.04, 10.67.04.13;
