Individual Eligibility. An individual is eligible to receive TMH services if the individual: Is Medicaid eligible; Meets the eligibility and medical necessity criteria for participation in the Public Mental Health System; Resides in one of the designated rural geographic areas or whose situation makes person-to-person psychiatric services unavailable; and Voluntarily consents to TMH services, which shall be documented in the individual's medical record. Individual Provider Eligibility. A provider of TMH services shall be a psychiatrist who: Has an active: License to practice psychiatry in Maryland; and Medicaid provider number; Complies with professional practice standards; and Completes a registration to provide TMH health services. Originating Site Facility Eligibility. The following Maryland sites may be approved as an originating site for THM health service delivery: County government offices appropriate for private clinical evaluation services; Critical Access Hospital; Federally Qualified Health Center; Hospital; Outpatient mental health center; Physician's office; Rural Health Clinic; Elementary, middle, high, or technical school with a supported nursing, counseling or medical office; or College or university student health or counseling office. Distant Site Location Eligibility. An approved distant TMH location shall be within the State.