§ 5-53 — Coverage for self-measure blood pressure monitoring services

Subject to federal approval and notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, for services on and after January 1, 2025, the following self-measure blood pressure monitoring services shall be covered and reimbursed under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance under this Article: (1) patient education and training services on the set-up and use of a self-measure blood pressure measurement device validated for clinical accuracy and device calibration; and (2) separate self-measurement readings and the collection of data reports by the patient or caregiver to the health care provider in order to communicate blood pressure readings and create or modify treatment plans.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 103-593, eff. 6-7-24.)