# COMAR 10.09.62.09: COMAR 10.09.62.09. Certification Periods

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_09

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.62.09
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.62.09. Certification Periods
- **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 62 Separate Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and CHIP Health Services Initiative Eligibility / COMAR 10.09.62.09

## Text

A. For a targeted low-income child, certification for the separate CHIP Program begins:
(1) On the first day of the month of application, no earlier than conception, and continues until the last day of the month in which the pregnancy ends; or
(2) For retroactive coverage, if medical expenses were incurred during the earlier months:
(a) 3 months before the month of application but no earlier than conception; and
(b) Continues until the last day of the month in which the pregnancy ends.
B. For the birthing parent of a targeted low-income child, certification for the CHIP Health Services Initiative begins:
(1) On the first day of the month following the end of the pregnancy, and continues until the last day of the fourth month after the pregnancy ends;
(2) For retroactive coverage, if medical expenses were incurred during the earlier months:
(a) 3 months before the month of application, if those months are not prior to the last day of the month in which the pregnancy ends; and
(b) Continues until the last day of the month in which the pregnancy ends.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.62.01 COMAR 10.09.62.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.02 COMAR 10.09.62.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.03 COMAR 10.09.62.03. Coverage Groups](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.04 COMAR 10.09.62.04. Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.05 COMAR 10.09.62.05. Application — Additional Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.06 COMAR 10.09.62.06. Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.07 COMAR 10.09.62.07. Consideration of Household Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.08 COMAR 10.09.62.08. Determining Financial Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.09 COMAR 10.09.62.09. Certification Periods](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_09.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.10 COMAR 10.09.62.10. Covered Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_10.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.11 COMAR 10.09.62.11. Post-Eligibility Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_11.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.12 COMAR 10.09.62.12. Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_12.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.13 COMAR 10.09.62.13. Fraud and Abuse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_13.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.14 COMAR 10.09.62.14. Adjustments and Recoveries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_14.md)

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