Md. Code Regs. 32.02.01.14 - Action of the Department on Application for Annual Renewal Certificate of Registration
A. The
Department shall approve an application for a renewal certificate of
registration when it determines that:
(1) The
required documents have been filed;
(2) Any revised agreements meet the
applicable requirements of the Act and this chapter;
(3) The provider has not been found to be in
financial difficulty ;
(4) The
necessary facilities for providing continuing care are in existence;
(5) The provider has received all required
licenses and certificates from DHMH , MHCC, and the Department ;
(6) The form and substance of all advertising
and other promotional materials filed are not deceptive, misleading, or likely
to mislead;
(7) If required under
Regulation .13 of this chapter, an actuarial study, prepared or reviewed by a
qualified actuary , has been submitted which meets the requirements of
Regulation .13E of this chapter;
(8) The disclosure statement submitted
complies with Regulation .21 of this chapter;
(9) The operating reserves comply with the
requirements of Regulation .20 of this chapter; and
(10) All renewal fees and any late fees have
been paid.
B. Upon
review of a provider 's application for a renewal certificate of registration,
the Department may make a finding of possible financial difficulty. The
Department may refer the application of a provider found to be in possible
financial difficulty to the Financial Review Committee. Applications that are
referred to the Committee are subject to Regulations .25 and .26 of this
chapter.
C. If the conditions in
§A of this regulation and, if applicable, Regulation .26 of this chapter
are not met, the Department may issue in writing a denial of an application for
a renewal certificate of registration. The Department shall include the reasons
for denying an application in the written denial.
D. If the actuary responsible for an
actuarial study required by Regulation .13E of this chapter does not opine that
the provider is in satisfactory actuarial balance, the provider shall submit to
the Department with its renewal application a detailed plan that specifies how
and when the provider plans to attain satisfactory actuarial balance.
Notes
Regulations .14 adopted effective June 2, 1986 (13:11 Md. R. 1274)
Regulations .14 adopted effective July 27, 1998 (25:15 Md. R. 1192)
Regulation .14 amended effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 481)
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