Maryland SB444 modifies certificate of need requirements for intermediate health care facilities offering substance use disorder treatment services.

Maryland SB444 alters the certificate of need requirements for intermediate health care facilities that offer medically managed residential substance use disorder treatment services. The bill exempts such facilities from needing a certificate of need under certain conditions, including when they file written notice with the Commission at least 30 days before establishing or operating the facility. It also exempts changes in bed capacity at these facilities if specific conditions are met, such as the change not increasing total bed capacity and being maintained for at least one year.

Maryland SB444 modifies certificate of need requirements for intermediate health care facilities offering substance use disorder treatment services.

Maryland SB444 alters the certificate of need requirements for intermediate health care facilities that offer medically managed residential substance use disorder treatment services. The bill exempts such facilities from needing a certificate of need under certain conditions, including when they file written notice with the Commission at least 30 days before establishing or operating the facility. It also exempts changes in bed capacity at these facilities if specific conditions are met, such as the change not increasing total bed capacity and being maintained for at least one year.