1. A. This chapter:

   1. (1) Establishes the requirements for participating medical providers;
   2. (2) Sets criteria for applicant eligibility;
   3. (3) Outlines services covered; and
   4. (4) Delineates the responsibilities of the Department and local health departments for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services under the Breast Cancer Program created by Health-General Article, §20-116, Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. B. This chapter operates in conjunction with the:

   1. (1) Breast and Cervical Cancer Program; and
   2. (2) Reimbursement for Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Program, as set forth in COMAR 10.14.02.
3. C. This chapter addresses the purpose set forth in Health-General Article, §20-116, Annotated Code of Maryland, by providing the services funded under the Breast Cancer Program through the programs cited in §B of this regulation.

Authority: Health-General Article, §20-116, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 10, 2003 (30:22 Md. R. 1581)

Regulation .04 amended effective March 16, 2015 (42:5 Md. R. 486)