Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program

HB 1538 establishes a two-year pilot program within Maryland's Medicaid system to support pregnant and postpartum individuals with maternal hypertension or diabetes. The program provides remote patient monitoring through technology that tracks blood pressure, glucose levels, and weight during the second/third trimesters and up to three months postpartum. A participating managed care organization contracts with a technology vendor to deliver monitoring devices, train participants, and employ a nursing team (including a nurse, dietitian, and diabetes specialist) to review health data and provide coaching. The program is limited to $600,000 total funding, with $2,000 paid per participant to the managed care organization for administration. It directly affects Medicaid recipients diagnosed with these high-risk conditions during pregnancy or postpartum.