# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 09 — Medical Care Programs

### Chapter 20 — Community Personal Assistance Services

#### Regulation .10 Covered Services — Supports Planning.

*COMAR 10.09.20.10*

A. Supports planning services shall:

  (1) Address the individualized needs of the participant;

  (2) Be sensitive to the educational background, culture, and general environment of the participant;

  (3) Support the participant to self-direct services and exercise as much control as desired to select, train, supervise, schedule, determine duties of, and dismiss the personal assistance provider; and

  (4) Ensure freedom of choice among any willing provider for all services.

B. Supports planning services include the following activities:

  (1) Assisting the participant in developing a plan of service in consultation with the applicant or participant and any individual requested by the participant;

  (2) Assisting the participant with referral, access, and coordination of services, both Medicaid and non-Medicaid, to address the participant’s needs including, but not limited to:

    (a) Behavioral health;

    (b) Educational services;

    (c) Disposable medical supplies and durable medical equipment;

    (d) Housing;

    (e) Medical services; and

    (f) Social services;

  (3) Monitoring the provision of services to determine if services are received in accordance with the plan of service;

  (4) Using information technology systems developed by the Department;

  (5) Coordinating with the fiscal intermediary to assist in managing budgeted resources;

  (6) Providing guidance and support to help individuals self-direct their services; and

  (7) Administering funds for transition services.