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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 14.11.01.08" title_num="14" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="01" heading="Participant's Responsibilities.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A participant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Select, hire, train, supervise, terminate, and pay the attendant, including payment of applicable federal and State employment taxes;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain accurate records of hours and days that attendant care services are provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Prepare and submit all billing forms in accordance with the Fiscal Payment Schedule;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Reimburse the Department for any overpayment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Reimburse the Department for any outstanding advanced payment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A participant shall notify the Program Director within 14 days of any changes in circumstances that affect eligibility for the Program for financial assistance</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>