# COMAR 10.22.18.06: COMAR 10.22.18.06. Requests For and Approval of Supplemental Services

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_06

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.22.18.06
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.22.18.06. Requests For and Approval of Supplemental Services
- **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 22 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES / Chapter 18 Community Supported Living Arrangements Payment System / COMAR 10.22.18.06

## Text

A. In order for the Administration to reimburse a licensee for supplemental services, the Administration shall preauthorize the service and approve the cost.
B. To be approved for reimbursement of supplemental services, except housing, the licensee shall:
(1) Submit a written request to the Administration justifying the request, including:
(a) Recommendations from the individual's team,
(b) Documentation from appropriate professionals, and
(c) Other documentation the Administration requires; and
(2) Justify the basis of the proposed costs and submit supporting documentation, such as:
(a) Bids from vendors,
(b) Advertisements for the item, and
(c) Rates of a proposed vendor.
C. To be approved for reimbursement of supplemental housing costs, the licensee shall submit a written request to the Administration documenting:
(1) The individual's income and expenses;
(2) The housing costs; and
(3) Efforts to obtain other State or federal assistance with housing costs.
D. In deciding whether to authorize supplemental services, the Administration shall:
(1) Consider the documentation submitted by the provider in this regulation;
(2) Consider the proposed cost for the service;
(3) If appropriate, visit the individual in the setting where the continuous supplemental services are to be provided; and
(4) Review the licensee's efforts to meet the individual's needs within existing resources.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.22.18.01 COMAR 10.22.18.01. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.02 COMAR 10.22.18.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.03 COMAR 10.22.18.03. General Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.04 COMAR 10.22.18.04. Rates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.05 COMAR 10.22.18.05. Supplemental Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.06 COMAR 10.22.18.06. Requests For and Approval of Supplemental Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.07 COMAR 10.22.18.07. Payment for Base Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.08 COMAR 10.22.18.08. Payment For Supplemental Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.09 COMAR 10.22.18.09. Contract](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_09.md)
- [COMAR 10.22.18.10 COMAR 10.22.18.10. Rates for Self-Directed Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_22_18_10.md)

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