WHAT IS THE REM PROGRAM?
The Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) Program is a case managed service alternative, that is part of the Maryland Medicaid HealthChoice Program. The REM Program support individuals with specified rare & expensive conditions. Medicalincs (in partnership with The Coordinating Center) is a REM Provider.
SERVICES COVERED UNDER REM PROGRAM
The goal of the program is to provide integrated, community-based care coordination services for individuals living with these rare & expensive conditions.
Medicalincs (as a REM Provider) provides individuals in the REM program with specialized care coordination services that will improve their access to appropriate, high quality, cost-effective services, and also improve the overall individual care experience.
PHYSICIAN VISITS
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
PHARMACY
INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
RADIOLOGY & LAB SERVICES
THERAPIES /PT/OT/SLP/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES
ELIGIBILITY | REFERRAL APPLICATION PROCESS
Eligibility
- Must be eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
- Must have a REM qualifying diagnosis
- REM Intake Referral Form
Referral
An individual can be referred by anyone for the REM program. Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) refer individuals when they identify those with REM qualifying diagnoses whose needs are outside the scope of the managed care organizations’ benefits and services.
HOW TO APPLY
Download and print the REM Intake Referral Form
Review eligibility criteria
Meet with your physician. The REM application must be completed and signed by the referring physician and include proper medical documentation supportive of the qualifying diagnosis
Submit completed form and all supporting clinical information to the:
Maryland Department of Health REM Intake Unit
201 W. Preston Street, Room 210
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2399
Fax 410-333-5426
For questions, please call the REM Intake Unit at 1-800-565-8190.
An individual can be referred by anyone for the REM program. Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) refer individuals when they identify those with REM qualifying diagnoses whose needs are outside the scope of the managed care organizations’ benefits and services.
REM TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Maria Uriyo
Director
Kristin Yirenkyi
Lead Care Manager
Mekea Anderson
Lead Sr. Associate [Clinical Coordinator]
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
- Dr. Maria Uriyo, REM Program Director
- Phone: 240-200-0025 Ext 1
