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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.09.69.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="69" heading="Purpose.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of the Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) program is to provide case management services and subspecialty care for Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program eligible individuals with rare and expensive conditions.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The program is designed to provide Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program eligible individuals diagnosed with qualifying rare and expensive conditions the following benefits when the individual elects to participate in the program:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Case management services; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>REM optional services.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>