Sec. 10.09.89.10. Covered Services — Respite Services

Respite services:

A. Include a set of specific short-term services documented in the POC that include:

(1) A schedule of the participant’s activities during respite;

(2) Medication monitoring, if needed;

(3) The frequency, duration, and intensity of staff support;

(4) Respite locations; and

(5) The aftercare plan or recommendations;

B. Include community-based respite services, which are provided in the participant’s home or other community-based setting;

C. Include out-of-home respite services, which provide a temporary overnight living arrangement outside of the participant’s home;

D. Are provided by organizations that shall:

(1) Meet the requirements of COMAR 10.63.03.15;

(2) Employ respite care specialists who are:

(a) 21 years old or older and have a high school diploma or high school equivalency; or

(b) At least 18 years old and enrolled in, or in possession of at least an associate degree from, an accredited college or university in a human services field, and are limited to providing services to participants under 13 years of age;

(3) Ensure that community-based respite services are provided in the participant’s home or other community-based setting; and

(4) Ensure that out-of-home respite services are:

(a) Provided in a community-based temporary overnight living arrangement outside the participant’s home; and

(b) Where applicable, delivered in accordance with COMAR 14.31.05-14.31.07; and

E. Effective July 1, 2019, are reimbursed at the following rates:

(1) $28.04 per 1-hour unit of service for community-based respite services; or

(2) $222.28 per unit of out-of-home respite care.