# COMAR 10.09.91.08: COMAR 10.09.91.08. Certification Period

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_08

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.91.08
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.91.08. Certification Period
- **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 91 Hospital Presumptive Eligibility / COMAR 10.09.91.08

## Text

A. Presumptive eligibility begins on the day the hospital determines that the individual is presumptively eligible.
B. Presumptive eligibility ends on the earlier of:
(1) The day in which the individual is determined eligible for Medical Assistance; or
(2) The last day of the month following the month in which the hospital determined presumptive eligibility, if:
(a) An individual is found ineligible for Medical Assistance; or
(b) An individual failed to apply for Medical Assistance.
C. A non-pregnant individual may be determined presumptively eligible once per a 12-month period.
D. A pregnant individual may be determined presumptively eligible once per pregnancy.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.91.01 COMAR 10.09.91.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.02 COMAR 10.09.91.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.03 COMAR 10.09.91.03. Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.04 COMAR 10.09.91.04. Hospital or Hospital Staff Disqualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.05 COMAR 10.09.91.05. Criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.06 COMAR 10.09.91.06. Populations Eligible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.07 COMAR 10.09.91.07. Limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.08 COMAR 10.09.91.08. Certification Period](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.91.09 COMAR 10.09.91.09. Presumptive Eligibility Appeal Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_91_09.md)

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