# COMAR Title 14 — Independent Agencies

## Subtitle 11 — Program Services

### Chapter 01 — Attendant Care Program

#### Regulation .08 Participant's Responsibilities.

*COMAR 14.11.01.08*

A. A participant shall:

  (1) Select, hire, train, supervise, terminate, and pay the attendant, including payment of applicable federal and State employment taxes;

  (2) Maintain accurate records of hours and days that attendant care services are provided;

  (3) Prepare and submit all billing forms in accordance with the Fiscal Payment Schedule;

  (4) Reimburse the Department for any overpayment;

  (5) Reimburse the Department for any outstanding advanced payment;

  (6) Submit all required documentation to determine continued eligibility for participation in the Program at least once every 12 months, or more often as requested by the Program Director; and

  (7) Comply with the attendant care agreement requirements, and provide a signed copy to the Department at the initial eligibility determination and at the request of the Department at any time thereafter.

B. A participant shall employ an attendant who is 18 years old or older, and who is not a spouse or the representative payee of the participant.

C. A participant shall notify the Program Director within 14 days of any changes in circumstances that affect eligibility for the Program for financial assistance