# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 68 — Community Health Workers

### Chapter 02 — Community Health Worker Certification Training Programs

#### Regulation .05 Expiration and Renewal.

*COMAR 10.68.02.05*

A. Unless the Department suspends or revokes a CHW certification training program accreditation, the accreditation is effective for 3 years from the date issued.

B. At least 90 calendar days before the accreditation expires, the Department shall send to the accredited CHW certification training program by electronic or first-class mail to the last known electronic or physical address a renewal notice that states:

  (1) The date on which the current accreditation expires;

  (2) Any required renewal submission requirements;

  (3) The date by which the renewal application shall be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued; and

  (4) The amount of a renewal fee.

C. The accredited CHW certification training program shall notify the Department if a renewal notice is not received within 60 calendar days of the renewal date.

D. The Department shall renew the accredited CHW certification training program that:

  (1) Is eligible to obtain accreditation;

  (2) Pays to the Department a renewal fee set by the Department in regulation; and

  (3) Submits to the Department a renewal application on a form that the Department requires.

E. Renewal applications received less than 30 calendar days before the expiration date may not be processed before the expiration date.