1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS)” means the ACIS program, a health related social needs benefit for qualified individuals, which is implemented in accordance with the HealthChoice Section 1115 Waiver approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
   2. (2) “Compliance activities” means tasks undertaken to ensure that ACIS is delivered in accordance with the HealthChoice Section 1115 Waiver approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
   3. (3) “Continuum of Care Program” means the regional or local planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
   4. (4) “Homelessness” has the meaning stated in 24 CFR §578.3.

   5. (5) “Lead entity” means a local health department or local governmental agency, which:

      1. (a) Has been awarded participant spaces in the ACIS program;
      2. (b) Is an enrolled provider with the Maryland Medical Assistance Program;
      3. (c) Is responsible for leadership, coordination, oversight, and monitoring of ACIS;
      4. (d) Shall serve as the organizing hub and contact point for ACIS with all collaborators, including the participant’s MCO; and
      5. (e) Shall facilitate the financial arrangement and payments with designated subcontractors.
   6. (6) “Managed care organization (MCO)” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §15-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   7. (7) “Participant” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.09.36.01.
   8. (8) “Program” means the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§2-104(b), 15-103, and 15-105, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 12, 2025 (52:9 Md. R. 405)