Sec. 10.09.12.03. Conditions for Participation

To participate in the Program, the provider:

A. Effective January 1, 2018, shall be in an approved status with Medicare;

B. Effective April 1, 2012 through December 31, 2017, shall, unless exempt from Medicare accreditation requirements:

(1) Be accredited by a Medicare-approved accreditation organization;

(2) Provide documentation of:

(a) Accreditation; or

(b) Having submitted an application for accreditation; and

(3) Be accredited or terminated from the Program;

C. Shall meet the conditions for participation as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03;

D. Shall be prepared to furnish necessary service and repairs to equipment dispensed by the provider;

E. Shall certify residential service agency status as set forth in COMAR 10.07.05 by submitting either a:

(1) Copy of the license; or

(2) Form supplied by the Department which documents exempt status;

F. May not charge the recipient any fee or deposit;

G. Shall collect and report as a collection any and all possible rebates or other third-party reimbursement;

H. Shall mark durable medical equipment with an identification tag as specified and provided by the Program, noting the tag number on all appropriate delivery tickets; and

I. Shall participate in the Program's recycling efforts as set forth in Regulation .07O of this chapter.