Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 2. |
Subtitle 09. MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS |
Chapter 10.09.84. Community First Choice |
Sec. 10.09.84.17. Covered Services — Personal Emergency Response Systems
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A. The Program covers the following related to a device, system, or piece of equipment described under §B of this regulation:
(1) Purchase and installation;
(2) Monthly cost of a covered system or rented device or equipment, including monitoring, maintenance, and repair.
B. A personal emergency response system is an electronic device or system which enables a participant to secure help in an emergency and may include but is not limited to:
(1) A device connected to the participants telephone or other device and programmed to signal, upon activation of a help button, a response center with properly trained staff on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
(2) A portable help button to allow for the participants mobility; and
(3) A motion detector when necessary for the participants safety.