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Waiver for Older Adults Proposed Regulations COMAR 10.09.54
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Geriatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Waiver for Older Adults
Effective date
Jul 1, 2004
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland's Waiver for Older Adults program is implementing new provider qualification requirements including CPR/first aid certification for personal care providers, criminal background checks, and increased documentation requirements. The policy also reduces reimbursement rate increases by 0.5% and eliminates extended home health services.
Action Required
By July 1, 2004: Personal care providers must obtain CPR and first aid certification (existing providers have until January 1, 2005). Maintain criminal background reports and certifications for review. Update documentation systems to retain waiver service records for 6 years instead of current requirements. Note: This appears to be a historical policy from 2004 that may not be currently actionable.