The Department shall grant approval to a program to be eligible to receive State or federal funds for providing respite care services if the program:

1. A. Is approved as:

   1. (1) A mobile treatment services (MTS) provider under COMAR 10.21.19;
   2. (2) An outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) under COMAR 10.21.20; or
   3. (3) A psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) under COMAR 10.21.21; and

2. B. Meets the requirements of this chapter, including approval to provide either or both of the following specific respite care services:

   1. (1) In-home respite, in an individual's place of residence;

   2. (2) Out-of-home respite, in a home or facility that is appropriately licensed, registered, or approved, based on:

      1. (a) The age of individuals receiving services; and
      2. (b) Whether the respite is partial day or overnight.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§10-901 and 10-902, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 16, 1998 (25:23 Md. R. 1697)