# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 22 — Developmental Disabilities

### Chapter 12 — Eligibility for and Access to Community Services for Individuals with Developmental Disability

#### Regulation .08 Letter of Final Determination.

*COMAR 10.22.12.08*

A. Within 60 days of the receipt of the application, the final letter of determination indicating eligibility, priority, and service needs shall be sent to the applicant, caregiver, or other proponent, when one exists.

B. The letter shall contain the following information:

  (1) A statement that the individual has a developmental disability or the individual does not have a developmental disability, but may be eligible for individual support services in accordance with Health-General Article, §7-403(c), Annotated Code of Maryland;

  (2) The nature of the services the individual may require;

  (3) The type of environment in which any needed services could be provided;

  (4) The types of evaluations, if any, the individual requires;

  (5) That determinations of priority status may be subject to modification if the applicant's or caregiver's circumstances change;

  (6) The individual has the right to an informal hearing to appeal the decision in accordance with COMAR 10.22.16; and

  (7) That the individual shall apply for Medical Assistance or other alternative funding before the initiation of services.