Maryland performs relatively well on MCO presence, moderate redetermination performance, private coverage retention, existing APCD infrastructure, and provider flexibility. The state also benefits from IMLC participation. That said, Maryland’s overall score is held back by Medicaid expansion, no early work requirement activity, rapid Medicaid spending growth, weak MFCU enforcement activity, and active CON laws.
Strengths
MCO presence
Moderate redetermination performance and private-to-Medicaid coverage ratio
Existing APCD infrastructure
Independent NP practice and IMLC participation
Weaknesses
Medicaid expansion
No early work requirement activity
High Medicaid spending growth
Weak MFCU enforcement activity and active CON laws