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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.21.27.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="27" heading="Approval.">
  <text>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:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Is approved as:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A mobile treatment services (MTS) provider under COMAR 10.21.19;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) under COMAR 10.21.20; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) under COMAR 10.21.21; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Meets the requirements of this chapter, including approval to provide either or both of the following specific respite care services:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In-home respite, in an individual's place of residence;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Out-of-home respite, in a home or facility that is appropriately licensed, registered, or approved, based on:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The age of individuals receiving services; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Whether the respite is partial day or overnight.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>