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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.09.30.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="30" heading="Limitations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The comprehensive evaluation is advisory in nature and is designed to assist individuals in identifying and using appropriate long term care services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A restriction may not be placed on the qualified recipient’s option to receive the comprehensive evaluation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The comprehensive evaluation does not restrict or otherwise affect:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Eligibility for Title XIX benefits or other available benefits or programs;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The freedom of a recipient to select from all available services, including nursing home care, for which the individual is found to be eligible; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The participant's free choice of qualified providers.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>