Md. Code Regs. 10.09.12.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.09.12.03 - Conditions for Participation

To participate in the Program, the provider:

A. Effective January 1, 2018, shall be in an approved status with Medicare;

B. Effective April 1, 2012 through December 31, 2017, shall, unless exempt from Medicare accreditation requirements:

(1) Be accredited by a Medicare-approved accreditation organization;

(2) Provide documentation of:

(a) Accreditation; or

(b) Having submitted an application for accreditation; and

(3) Be accredited or terminated from the Program;

C. Shall meet the conditions for participation as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03A;

D. Shall be prepared to furnish necessary service and repairs to equipment dispensed by the provider;

E. Shall certify residential service agency status as set forth in COMAR 10.07.05 by submitting either a:

(1) Copy of the license; or

(2) Form supplied by the Department which documents exempt status;

F. May not charge the recipient any fee or deposit;

G. Shall collect and report as a collection any and all possible rebates or other third-party reimbursement;

H. Shall mark durable medical equipment with an identification tag as specified and provided by the Program, noting the tag number on all appropriate delivery tickets; and

I. Shall participate in the Program's recycling efforts as set forth in Regulation .07O of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.12.03

Regulation .03J adopted effective January 6, 1983 (9:26 Md. R. 2572); May 29, 1989 (16:10 Md. R. 1108)
Regulation .03K adopted effective January 30, 1984 (11:2 Md. R. 113)
Regulation .03 amended effective April 16, 2012 (39:7 Md. R. 491)
Regulation .03G amended effective September 11, 2006 (33:18 Md. R. 1505)
Regulations .03 amended effective 42:7 Md. R. 568, eff.4/13/2015; amended effective 44:26 Md. R. 1214, eff. 1/1/2018