# COMAR 10.09.29.09: COMAR 10.09.29.09. Cause for Suspension or Removal and Imposition of Sanctions

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_09

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.29.09
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.29.09. Cause for Suspension or Removal and Imposition of Sanctions
- **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 29 Residential Treatment Center Services / COMAR 10.09.29.09

## Text

A. If the Department determines that a provider, any agent or employee of the provider, or any person with an ownership interest in the provider has failed to comply with applicable federal or State laws or regulations, the Department may initiate one or more of the following actions against the responsible party:
(1) Suspension from the Program;
(2) Withholding of payment by the Program;
(3) Removal from the Program;
(4) Disqualification from future participation in the Program, either as a provider or as a person providing services for which Program payment will be claimed.
B. If the Secretary of Health and Human Services suspends or removes a provider from participation in Medicare, the Department will take similar action.
C. A provider who voluntarily withdraws from the Program or is removed or suspended from the Program according to this regulation shall notify recipients that it no longer honors Medical Assistance cards before it renders additional services.
D. The Department shall give to the provider reasonable written notice of the Department’s intention to impose sanctions. In the notice, the Department shall:
(1) Establish the:
(a) Effective date of the proposed action; and
(b) Reasons for the proposed action; and
(2) Advise the provider of the right to appeal.
Cross References 10.09.29.12B(2) 10.09.29.14B(4)

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.29.01 COMAR 10.09.29.01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.02 COMAR 10.09.29.02. Licensure Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.03 COMAR 10.09.29.03. General Conditions for Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.04 COMAR 10.09.29.04. Covered Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.05 COMAR 10.09.29.05. Limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.06 COMAR 10.09.29.06. Preauthorization Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.07 COMAR 10.09.29.07. Payment Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.08 COMAR 10.09.29.08. Recovery and Reimbursement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.09 COMAR 10.09.29.09. Cause for Suspension or Removal and Imposition of Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_09.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.10 COMAR 10.09.29.10. Appeal Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_10.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.11 COMAR 10.09.29.11. Interpretive Regulation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_11.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.12 COMAR 10.09.29.12. Cost Reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_12.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.13 COMAR 10.09.29.13. Interim Rates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_13.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.29.14 COMAR 10.09.29.14. Field Verification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_14.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_29_09. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.