MD-MADS Membership
Membership in MD-MADS is available to any center, proivder of adult day services, partnership, corporation, or associated businesses.
For the inaugural year of MD-MADS (July 2024 through June 2025), MD-MADS membership dues are waived and new members will only pay a one-time initial membership fee. Members who join after June 30, 2025 will pay a one-time initial membership fee in addition to membership dues.
Membership runs from July 1 through June 30 each year and the initial membership fee is based on the licensed capacity of the medical adult day center. For centers with 59 or fewer provider slots, the initial membership fee is $350. For centers with 60 or more provider slots the initial membership fee is $650.
Associate memberships are available for $500 for non-provider businesses who support ADMCs.
Member Benefits
Regulation oversight: The MD-MADS Executive Committee meets with Maryland Department of Health (MDH) representatives on a regular basis to discuss issues affecting the adult day care industry. MD-MADS members may serve on MDH committees as a representative of adult day service providers. MD-MADS members attend quarterly Medicaid Advisory meetings at MDH.
Educational programs: MD-MADS conferences enhance the knowledge and skills of center employees and are offered throughout the year, with members of MD-MADS enjoying discounted registration to attend and/or exhibit. Peer-to-peer trainings are additionally offered throughout the year to members.
Staying informed: E-mail alerts inform members of meetings, legislative and regulatory developments, survey and certification concerns, and new innovations in a timely manner.
Networking: Opportunities are available to network and problem solve with other medical adult day care providers at conferences, training sessions and general membership meetings.
Website: Members have access to general information, helpful tools and member listings with links to individual websites for increased marketing of your facility and services.
Member Discounts: Through the MD-MADS affiliation with the LifeSpan Network, members receive special discounts on products and services including:
- Group purchasing
- Insurance products
- Cyber security
Membership options and pricing
Center/provider membership
For the inaugural year of MD-MADS (July 2024 through June 2025), MD-MADS membership dues are waived and new members will only pay a one-time initial membership fee. Members who join after June 30, 2025 will pay a one-time initial membership fee in addition to membership dues. Initial membership fee pricing is dependent on the number of licensed slots a center has:
0 - 59 slots = $350 annually
60 and up = $650 annually
Associate members (any partnership, corporation or company who does not provide adult day services) are $500 annually.