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Proposed Amendments to COMAR 10.09.53 EPSDT Private Duty Nursing Program
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics·EPSDT Nursing Services
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland is proposing amendments to EPSDT private duty nursing regulations that would require criminal background checks for nurses, limit shifts to 16 hours maximum, require agencies to be licensed as residential service or home health agencies, and prohibit coverage for services not properly documented or provided by unlicensed nurses.
Action Required
Before November 1, 2004: Review proposed regulations and submit written comments if desired to Michele Phinney at 201 West Preston Street, Room 538, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Monitor for final adoption of regulations which will require agencies providing EPSDT private duty nursing to obtain residential service agency or home health agency licensing, ensure all nurses have criminal background checks completed, and implement 16-hour shift limits.