§ 10-6A-03

Maryland § 10-6A-03

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 10

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§10–6A–03. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTERS 703 AND 704 OF 2024 //

(a) (1) On or before July 1, 2026, a county may establish an assisted outpatient treatment program in accordance with this subtitle.

(2) A county may partner with another county to establish an assisted outpatient treatment program.

(b) An assisted outpatient treatment program established under subsection (a) of this section shall be approved and overseen by the county’s local behavioral health authority or core service agency.

(c) On or before July 1, 2026, the Department shall establish an assisted outpatient treatment program in any county that does not opt to establish an assisted outpatient treatment program.

(d) (1) A care coordination team operating under an assisted outpatient treatment program shall consist of, at a minimum:

(i) A psychiatrist;

(ii) A case manager;

(iii) A certified peer recovery specialist;

(iv) Other treating providers as clinically appropriate, such as an assertive community treatment team and a provider familiar with the health needs of veterans; and

(v) Any other individuals required by the Department in regulation.

(2) The Department shall establish clinical and operational standards for assisted outpatient treatment programs and care coordination teams established under this section.