State regulations shall be interpreted in conformity with applicable federal statutes and regulations, except if the language of a specific regulation indicates an intent by the Department to provide reimbursement for covered services to Program participants without regard to the availability of federal financial participation.

Authority: Estates and Trusts Article, §14.5-1002; Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 2-105(b), 15-103, 15-105, 15-121, and 15-401—15-407;
Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 13, 2023 (50:22 Md. R. 974)