Md. Code Regs. 32.03.03.03

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

Section 32.03.03.03 - Enrollment of Assisted Living Facility Licensee

A. If an assisted living facility wants to participate in the Program and receive subsidies on behalf of eligible residents, the licensee shall:

(1) Obtain an enrollment form from the local office;

(2) Complete the enrollment form; and

(3) Submit the enrollment form to the local office, along with:

(a) A copy of its license or its application for a license, and

(b) A sample copy of its resident agreement.

B. In addition to other routine information, the enrollment form shall require the licensee to demonstrate that it has:

(1) The bookkeeping services needed to assure the proper handling of any subsidy funds;

(2) A manager who is literate, able to communicate in English, and is:

(a) A licensed physician,

(b) A licensed registered nurse,

(c) A licensed practical nurse, or

(d) An individual with at least 3 years' experience in direct patient care in a private home, certified home, or health-related establishment; and

(3) Had no deficiencies in the previous 12 months that presented an imminent danger to the residents' health and safety.

C. If the local office determines that the information submitted on the enrollment form is accurate and satisfactory, and the resident agreement is consistent with COMAR 10.07.14.24 and .25, it shall:

(1) Prepare a service agreement that contains the agreed upon monthly fee; and

(2) Send the service agreement to the licensee to execute.

D. Unless some reason for denying enrollment in the subsidy program came to the local office's attention after sending the service agreement to the licensee, the local office shall execute the service agreement upon its return.

E. When the service agreement is executed by the local office, the licensee is an enrolled provider.

Md. Code Regs. 32.03.03.03

Regulations .03, Group Sheltered Housing for the Elderly, repealed and new Regulations .01_.11, Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program, adopted effective August 23, 1999 (26:17 Md. R. 1325); amended effective 47:15 Md. R. 713, eff. 7/27/2020