# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 09 — Medical Care Programs

### Chapter 84 — Community First Choice

#### Regulation .21 Covered Services § Transition Services.

*COMAR 10.09.84.21*

A. Definition. “Transition service” means a service that is:

  (1) Not otherwise available under the Program;

  (2) Approved in the plan of service; and

  (3) Rendered to assist the participant in transitioning from an institution or a provider-owned residence to a home or community-based residence.

B. Transition services may include all or some of the following:

  (1) Security deposits;

  (2) Essential furnishings and moving expenses;

  (3) Set-up fees or deposits for utility services; and

  (4) Other health and safety assurances.

C. Transition services may not include recreational items including, but not limited to:

  (1) Televisions;

  (2) Cable television access; or

  (3) Gaming systems.