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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".21" citation="COMAR 10.09.84.21" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="84" heading="Covered Services § Transition Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definition. “Transition service” means a service that is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Not otherwise available under the Program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Approved in the plan of service; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Rendered to assist the participant in transitioning from an institution or a provider-owned residence to a home or community-based residence.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Transition services may include all or some of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Security deposits;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Essential furnishings and moving expenses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Set-up fees or deposits for utility services; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Other health and safety assurances.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Transition services may not include recreational items including, but not limited to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Televisions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Cable television access; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Gaming systems.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>