# COMAR 10.09.56.03: COMAR 10.09.56.03. Care Planning Process

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_56_03

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.56.03
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.56.03. Care Planning Process
- **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 56 Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder / COMAR 10.09.56.03

## Text

A. Multidisciplinary Team.
(1) A multidisciplinary team shall be convened by the local school system or local lead agency in accordance with COMAR 10.09.52 to:
(a) Assess or reassess an applicant's or participant's need and eligibility for Autism Waiver services;
(b) Review the applicant's or participant's IEP or IFSP, as necessary; and
(c) Develop or review, and revise as necessary, the applicant's or participant's Autism Waiver plan of care.
(2) The multidisciplinary team shall include:
(a) The applicant's or participant's service coordinator who shall attend at least one statewide Autism Waiver training session per year;
(b) The applicant's or participant's parent or parents;
(c) A chairman who is the official representative of the local school system or local lead agency;
(d) Other appropriate professionals representing the local school system or local lead agency, as necessary and consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); and
(e) Other service providers and individuals, as appropriate.
A-1. Risk Assessment.
(1) Upon initial review, or if the participant's status changes, the service coordinator shall conduct a risk assessment to ensure the applicant can be safely maintained in a home and community-based setting utilizing Autism Waiver services.
(2) A risk assessment shall be conducted by the service coordinator using the Autism Waiver Risk Assessment form.
B. A participant’s Autism Waiver plan of care or plan of care addendum:
(1) Identifies the specific Autism Waiver services to be provided to the participant, as covered under this chapter;
(2) Specifies for each identified Autism Waiver service the:
(a) Description of the specific service to be provided;
(b) Service start date;
(c) Estimated duration;
(d) Approved frequency and units of services to be delivered; and
(e) Provider; and
(3) Identifies medical conditions that require a written, signed emergency protocol.

## Nearby sections

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