# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 09 — Medical Care Programs

### Chapter 30 — Statewide Evaluation and Planning Services

#### Regulation .05 Covered Services.

*COMAR 10.09.30.05*

A. The Program reimburses for completed comprehensive evaluations, which include assessment by a nurse, social worker, or both.

B. The comprehensive evaluation or designated form is to be completed within the following time frames:

  (1) 3 business days for all Geriatric Evaluation Services (GES) and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) for individuals transferring from a hospital to a nursing facility;

  (2) 5 business days for all other PASRR; and

  (3) 15 calendar days for all other purposes.

C. The comprehensive evaluation shall be completed in-person.

D. The Department will reimburse for the services listed in §A of this regulation when they are:

  (1) Rendered to participants as defined in Regulation .02 of this chapter;

  (2) Completed within the time frame specified in §B of this regulation, unless the Department is notified, in writing, of circumstances that prevent completion within the specified time frame and a temporary, alternative schedule has been approved by the Department;

  (3) Adequately performed as reflected on the completed form specified by the Department and submitted to the Program as a condition for payment; and

  (4) Rendered by a provider approved to perform comprehensive evaluations.