# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 20 — Community Mental Health Programs — Outpatient Mental Health Centers

#### Regulation .03 Approval.

*COMAR 10.21.20.03*

A. The following applicants shall be eligible for approval as an outpatient mental health center (OMHC), if the applicant demonstrates experience providing mental health services for a minimum of 1 year:

  (1) A group practice; or

  (2) A program currently approved under another Mental Hygiene Administration community mental health program chapter.

B. The Department shall grant approval to a program to be eligible to receive State or federal funds for providing services if the program meets the requirements:

  (1) Outlined under §A of this regulation;

  (2) For approval outlined in COMAR 10.21.16;

  (3) For administration outlined in COMAR 10.21.17;

  (4) For Medical Assistance providers outlined in COMAR 10.09.36, 10.09.59, and 10.09.70; and

  (5) Of this chapter.