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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 32.02.02.09" title_num="32" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="02" heading="Application for an Initial Certificate of Registration.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A provider shall file an application for an initial certificate of registration on a form provided by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The application shall include verification that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All licenses and certificates required as of the date of the application from MDH and MHCC have been issued;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Agreements have been executed for at least the greater of either:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>10 percent of the number of subscribers needed for the provider to reach its break-even point, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>30 subscribers;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>At least 10 percent of the total entrance fee has been collected for each agreement counted towards the requirement of §B(2) of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The provider has received a written commitment for any planned long-term financing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Arrangements have been made to obtain the personnel and services necessary to provide continuing care at home.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>