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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 07.01.18.04" title_num="07" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="18" heading="Application Process.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An applicant may apply in person directly to the provider or LAA, and shall complete the application form required by the provider or LAA.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The provider or LAA shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Explain to the applicant the services available;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If resources are available, give the applicant an opportunity to complete an application form and, if needed, assist the applicant in completing the form; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Give the applicant written notice of the right to and method for obtaining a fair hearing or grievance procedure.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the Department provides an application form, the provider or LAA shall use the application form prepared by the Department or a form which includes, at a minimum, the same information as the Department's form.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The provider or LAA shall assess the application and determine eligibility. If the applicant is eligible, the provider or LAA shall explain to the applicant the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Amount and types of services to be provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Location where the service is provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Rules or conditions of the program where the service is provided; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Right to and method for obtaining a fair hearing or grievance procedure.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>