# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 18 — Respite Care Services

#### Regulation .10 Termination.

*COMAR 07.02.18.10*

A. The provider shall terminate services if:

  (1) The provider and consumer agree that the respite care service does not meet the needs identified in the service statement;

  (2) Requested by the consumer;

  (3) The applicant, consumer or informal caregiver has provided fraudulent information, inappropriate information or withheld information impacting the eligibility for service or misused the subsidy;

  (4) The consumer has moved from the area served by the provider;

  (5) The consumer cannot be located by the provider at the time of redetermination; or

  (6) The individual with a developmental or functional disability moves into a supervised or protected living situation under the administration of a public or private agency other than a foster home.

B. If the provider terminates services, the provider shall send a notice to the consumer that includes the:

  (1) Reason for the termination;

  (2) Specific regulation supporting the decision; and

  (3) Right to, and the method for obtaining, a fair hearing.