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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.09.34.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="34" heading="Preauthorization.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department or its designee shall require preauthorization for therapeutic behavioral services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The initial authorization shall be given for not more than 60 calendar days.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Additional authorization beyond the initial authorization shall be requested at a minimum, every 60 days and in advance of the expiration of the previous authorization.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Authorization may only be given if the therapeutic behavioral service continues to be effective and progress towards the specified goals is documented.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>