Md. Code Regs. 14.35.03.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.35.03.02 - Renewal

A. Notice.

(1) At least 60 days before the expiration of an Individual Exchange navigator certification, the Exchange shall notify the Individual Exchange navigator, either directly at the address, including email address, on file with the Exchange, or by contacting the navigator entity by whom the Individual Exchange navigator is employed or engaged, of the expiration date of an Individual Exchange navigator certification.

(2) The notification shall include:

(a) A renewal application;

(b) The date by which the Exchange must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued before the certification expires; and

(c) The amount of the renewal fee, if any.

B. Eligibility for Renewal. An Individual Exchange navigator certification may be renewed for an additional 2-year term if the holder:

(1) Is otherwise entitled to receive Individual Exchange navigator certification, in accordance with the eligibility requirements set forth in COMAR 14.35.02.02B;

(2) Files a renewal application on the form provided by the Exchange either by mail or electronically before expiration of the certification;

(3) Pays to the Exchange a renewal fee if permitted by law and in the manner specified by the Exchange; and

(4) Has completed the Exchange annual training and the continuing education requirements under §C of this regulation.

C. Continuing Education. A certified Individual Exchange navigator shall complete at least 16 hours of Exchange-approved continuing education per renewal term.

D. Annual Training.

(1) The Exchange shall:

(a) Schedule the Continuing Education Training on an annual basis; and

(b) Notify certified Individual Exchange navigators of the annual training.

(2) A certified Individual Exchange navigator shall complete the annual training, including any examination, within 60 days before the open enrollment period during each year of the certification term, including any renewal term.

Md. Code Regs. 14.35.03.02

Regulation .02 amended effective 47:12 Md. R. 597, eff. 6/15/2020