# COMAR 10.09.26.08: COMAR 10.09.26.08. Covered Services for Respite Care

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_26_08

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.26.08
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.26.08. Covered Services for Respite Care
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS / Chapter 26 Community Based Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals Pursuant to a 1915(c) Waiver / COMAR 10.09.26.08

## Text

A. Respite care may only be provided to waiver participants who receive residential habilitation or residential option services in their home or in an individual family care home.
B. When respite care is received in a:
(1) State residential center, it is limited to a total of 45 days within any 12-month period;
(2) Community residence, it is limited to 14 consecutive days at a time and to a total of 28 days within any 12-month period.
C. Room and board is included in the residential habilitation or residential option services provider's reimbursement for respite care.
Cross References 10.09.26.13C(3)(e)

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.26.01 COMAR 10.09.26.01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_26_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.26.02 COMAR 10.09.26.02. Licensing Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_26_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.26.03 COMAR 10.09.26.03. Conditions for Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_26_03.md)
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- [COMAR 10.09.26.05 COMAR 10.09.26.05. Covered Services for Residential Habilitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_26_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.26.06 COMAR 10.09.26.06. Covered Services for Day Habilitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_26_06.md)
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- [COMAR 10.09.26.08-2 COMAR 10.09.26.08-2. Covered Services for Residential Option Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_26_08_2.md)
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