1. A. The Department shall verify annually during Program participation, the participant’s compliance with:

   1. (1) The Program Promissory Note;
   2. (2) The Service Obligation Agreement; and
   3. (3) Any subregulatory guidelines developed by the Department.
2. B. A participant shall respond to annual verification by submitting all required documentation to the Department within 180 calendar days of request.

3. C. The Department shall annually receive confirmation from the:

   1. (1) Approved practice site that the participant provided services in the previous year and continues to practice at the practice site; and
   2. (2) Lender institution that the participant has an outstanding education loan balance that is not in default.

4. D. For a medical resident in their final year of medical residence, prior to the disbursement of award payment for the first obligation cycle, the Department shall:

   1. (1) Receive confirmation from the residency training program that the participant is specializing in primary care; and
   2. (2) Follow the same verification procedures stated in §§A and B of this regulation once service obligations by the participant commences.
5. E. Failure to provide required reverification documentation to the Department will constitute a breach of agreement with the Department.

Authority: Health-General Article, §24–1701—24-1708, ; and Health Occupations Article, §§14–207 and 15–206(c), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 2, 2026 (53:4 Md. R. 184)