LifeSpan Network Applauds Rate Increase for Maryland Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports Providers

Argentum partner LifeSpan Network has applauded Maryland's Gov. Larry Hogan for his approval of a 3 percent — or $20.2 million — rate increase for long-term services and supports (LTSS) providers as part of the state's fiscal year 2019 budget. "This rate increase demonstrates the level of commitment that both the governor and the legislature have for the more than 42,000 individuals receiving LTSS," said LifeSpan president and CEO Kevin Heffner. "We are sincerely grateful to Gov. Hogan and the members of the Maryland General Assembly for their leadership during the 2018 session and for their commitment to providers and the seniors they serve." Effective July 1, 2018, the additional funds will be allocated as follows: $12.1 million for nursing community provider rates; $5.1 million for home- and community-based provider rates, including private duty, medical adult day care, and other waiver provider rates; and $3 million for the specialized foster care and group home service provider rates.