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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.09.28.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="28" heading="Provider Qualifications and Conditions for Participation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To participate in the Program, a provider shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meet all conditions for participation as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If delivering services via telehealth, comply with COMAR 10.09.49 and any subregulatory guidance issued by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An ABA provider shall be licensed, certified, or otherwise legally authorized to provide ABA services in the jurisdiction in which the services are provided.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An ABA provider may not have current sanctions or current disciplinary actions imposed by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The jurisdictional licensing or certification authority;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Medicare Program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Maryland Medical Assistance Program; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Other federally funded healthcare program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An ABA provider shall have a completed Criminal Justice Information System's criminal background check.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A licensed psychologist who renders ABA services shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be licensed by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Act within the licensee's scope of practice.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A BCBA-D provider who renders ABA services shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have a current certification of BCBA-D by the BACB.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A BCBA provider who renders ABA services shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Have a current certification of BCBA by the BACB.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>A BCaBA provider who renders ABA services shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Have a current certification of BCaBA by the BACB;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Work under the direction of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A licensed psychologist; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An LBA; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Have the supervisory relationship documented in writing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>An RBT provider who renders ABA services shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be 18 years old or older;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be currently registered by the BACB;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Have a high school degree or national equivalent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Work under the direction of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A licensed psychologist; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An LBA; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Have the supervisory relationship documented in writing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>A BT provider who renders ABA services shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be 18 years old or older;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Obtain BACB registration within 90 days of enrollment with Maryland Medicaid;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Have a high school degree or national equivalent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Work under the direction of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A licensed psychologist; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An LBA; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Have the supervisory relationship documented in writing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>