COMAR 10.63 Programs

COMAR 10.63 - ALL COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Licensing Guidance

The Behavioral Health Administration issues licenses and certifications in accordance with the following:

  • Health General Articles governing Behavioral Health in Maryland 

  • Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 

  • Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Licenses issued under COMAR 10.63 include both accreditation and non-accreditation based licenses, as well as approval letters issued to pilot programs, grant programs and programs requesting confirmation of exemption from licensing, as outlined in COMAR 10.63.04. COMAR 10.63 licenses are issued for a specific date range, and must be renewed in accordance with COMAR 10.63.

To determine if your program/organization requires a license or certificate under COMAR 10.63 by the Behavioral Health Administration, take this brief survey.

All licenses or approval letters issued by the Administration must carry the signature of the Maryland Department of Health Secretary or their formal designee. Currently, the Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health is designated to approve licenses.

All licenses issued by BHA are site specific, and service specific, and are not transferable (COMAR 10.63.06). 

Operating a program under COMAR 10.63 requires ongoing compliance with the regulation. Please read and familiarize yourself with the most current regulation - COMAR 10.63 Community-Based Behavioral Health Programs and Services


To order a copy of the regulations, please go to: https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/COMARHome.aspx


Application: 60 Days

​Cost: $0

 Ready to get your license?

Who issues the license?

Maryland Department of Health

Behavioral Health Administration

Vocational Rehabilitation Building, Spring Grove Hospital Center, 55 Wade Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228


Contact 

Division of Policy and Planning 

bha.licensing@maryland.gov

410-402-8300  

Work hours: Monday - Friday 9a - 5p 


Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration the legal authority to issue this approval?

BHA Regulations: COMAR References


Directory of Community-Based Licensed Providers Located in Maryland


Please note:

  • This directory does not include Individual licensed practitioners, Group Practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Local & State Hospitals 

  • List(s) are updated at least monthly to reflect the current licensed providers