# COMAR Title 32 — Maryland Department of Aging

## Subtitle 02 — Provider Regulations

### Chapter 02 — Certificate of Registration for Continuing Care at Home Providers

#### Regulation .19 Referrals to the Financial Review Committee.

*COMAR 32.02.02.19*

A. The Department may refer to the Committee for its consideration:

  (1) A provider's application for a renewal certificate after review by the Department; or

  (2) A finding of possible financial difficulty, at any time.

B. Upon receipt of a referral from the Department, the Committee shall:

  (1) Request from the Department any additional material which the Committee may require;

  (2) Review the material to determine whether or not it finds the provider in financial difficulty;

  (3) Notify the Department in writing of its findings and reasons for its findings, within 45 days of receipt of the referral; and

  (4) Provide consultation to the Department regarding corrective financial plans for providers in financial difficulty when requested by the Department.

C. The Committee may request one 30-day extension if the 45-day time limit cannot be met. The Secretary may grant the extension.

D. Upon notification of a finding by the Committee, the Department shall consider the finding of the Committee and, within 25 days of receipt of the Committee's finding, make a final determination whether the provider is in financial difficulty.