Md. Code Regs. 10.54.02.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.54.02.05 - Certification Process

A local agency shall:

A. Certify an applicant as eligible for the Program according to the policies and procedures prescribed in COMAR 10.54.01;

B. Inform an applicant or participant, or a parent or caretaker, of the participant's rights and responsibilities and the Program benefits as prescribed in COMAR 10.54.01.16 and .18; and

C. Maintain historical participant case files which shall include at least the following information obtained at each certification:

(1) Information regarding income documentation as required by COMAR 10.54.01.07 ;

(2) Anthropometric measurements of height and weight;

(3) A hematological test result as required by COMAR 10.54.01.08E ;

(4) The local agency copy of the form developed by the Department outlining the rights and responsibilities of the applicant or participant and the form signed by the:

(a) Applicant;

(b) Parent; or

(c) Caretaker; and

(5) Documentation of the nutrition education contacts, including the:

(a) Date; and

(b) Nutrition education content

(c) Materials provided.

Md. Code Regs. 10.54.02.05

Amended effective 47:10 Md. R. 519, eff. 5/18/2020