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Waiver for Older Adults- Amended Regulations COMAR 10.09.54
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Waiver for Older Adults
Effective date
Apr 9, 2007
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) updated regulations for the Waiver for Older Adults program, effective April 9, 2007. Key changes include new definitions, clarified unit of service requirements (1 hour for behavioral consultation, personal care, respite care, dietitian/nutritionist services, and family/consumer training), modified participant eligibility requiring use of one waiver service within 12 months, and updated provider participation requirements including criminal background checks.
Action Required
No immediate action required for most billing teams as this is a 2007 Maryland Medicaid waiver policy update. Maryland providers serving elderly Medicaid waiver participants should review current participation requirements and ensure compliance with criminal background check requirements for personal care aides. Verify that waiver services are billed in 1-hour units for applicable services.