ambulatory basis by physicians, dentists, podiatrists,
•vision care providers, free-standing clinics, nurse-mid-
wives, nurse anesthesdsts, nurse practitioners and
health maintenance organizations.

DIVISION OF MATERNAL & CHILD
HEALTH
Susan J. Tucker, Chief
225-6538

The Division of Maternal and Child Health was
created in July 1987. The Division oversees and coor-
dinates the Pregnant Women and Children Program;
the Prenatal Assistance Program; the Healthy Kids,
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treat-
ment Program; and the Healthy Start Program.

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SERVICES
James Glover, Chief
225-1474

The Division of Community Support Services
began in July 1987. The Division administers the
following parts of the Maryland Medical Assistance
Program: Ambulance and Wheelchair Van, Dis-
posable Medical Supplies and Durable Medical
Equipment, General Transportation, Hearing Aid,
Home Health, Home Care for Disabled Children
Under a Model Waiver, Oxygen and Related
Respiratory Services, and Physical Therapy.

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Elizabeth Groninger, Chief
225-1433

Organized in March 1990, the Division of Ad-
ministrative Services is responsible for personnel
transactions, budget preparation, promulgation of
Medicaid regulations, and formulation ofMedicaid
State Plan amendments for the Medical Care Policy
Administration.

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES
Edward Wollman, Chief
225-1463

The Division of Eligibility Services was started in
1978. The Division establishes and maintains the
regulatory base upon which eligibility for the
Maryland Medical Assistance Program is determined
statewide. This responsibility is met within the
framework of the overall Medicaid Eligibility System
which includes but is not limited to regulations and
policies of the federal program and Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene; State and local opera-
tions of the Department of Human Resources which
determines eligibility through its local departments of
sodal services; and the overall management activities
of the Maryland Medical Assistance Program within
the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES
Douglas C. Sommers, Chief
225-6764

Created in July 1987, the Division of Aging
Services helps maintain health-impaired elderly per-
sons in their homes and communities, thus avoiding
cosdy long-term institutional care. The Division has
administrative responsibility for program activity,
program development, coordination, grant review
and funding provider agreements, program
monitoring, regulations, staff education, and tech-
nical assistance and liaison with provider agencies
and organizations. The Division oversees Adult
Day Care, Geriatric Evaluation Services, Statewide
Evaluation and Planning Services, Preadmission
Screening, and Annual Resident Reviews.

DIVISION OF PROGRAM SERVICES
Mary C. Corddry, Chief
225-5220

The Division of Program Services was initiated
in July 1987. The Division offers technical assis-
tance to other divisions in the Medical Care Policy
Administration. The Division helps them identify
new funding opportunities; analyze the need and
feasibility for new or expanded services; review
alternatives for complying with legislative man-
dates, regulatory requirements, and enrollee and
provider needs; and develop new programs.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION
ADMINISTRATION

Carol Benner,Acriwg Director

201 W Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 764-2750

The Division of Licensing and Certification was
reorganized in 1986 as the Office of Licensing and
Certification Programs. In 1987, the Office was
reformed as the Licensing and Certification Ad-
ministration.
The Administration licenses all hospitals and
health-related institutions in Maryland. The Ad-
ministration also is responsible for inspection and
certification recommendations for all health
facilities participating in the Medicaid and Medicare
Programs. The Administration initiates administra-
tive action against those facilities that do not com-
ply with State rules and regulations.

The Administration consists of two programs:
Long-Term Care, and Hospitals and Ambulatory
Care. It is aided by the Scare Advisory Board on
Hospital Licensing.