# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 27 — Community Mental Health Programs — Respite Care Services

#### Regulation .03 Approval.

*COMAR 10.21.27.03*

The Department shall grant approval to a program to be eligible to receive State or federal funds for providing respite care services if the program:

A. Is approved as:

  (1) A mobile treatment services (MTS) provider under COMAR 10.21.19;

  (2) An outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) under COMAR 10.21.20; or

  (3) A psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) under COMAR 10.21.21; and

B. Meets the requirements of this chapter, including approval to provide either or both of the following specific respite care services:

  (1) In-home respite, in an individual's place of residence;

  (2) Out-of-home respite, in a home or facility that is appropriately licensed, registered, or approved, based on:

    (a) The age of individuals receiving services; and

    (b) Whether the respite is partial day or overnight.