BOARD NEWS
Assisted Living Manager Licensing Requirements
The licensing requirements and other essential information for Assisted Living Managers applicants are available on the Apply for a License webpage.
The online application portal for Assisted Living Manager applicants is tentatively scheduled to go live on April 15, 2026. Further instructions will be shared with applicants prior to that date. Please note that Assisted Living Manager applications must be submitted through the online portal only; paper applications will not be accepted.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to HB 1034/SB 720 (2022) and HB 874, all assisted living managers must be licensed by the Board to practice in Maryland effective July 1, 2026. The Board serves as the licensing authority mandated to protect the public by regulating practice, enforcing statutes, and overseeing disciplinary actions.
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New Board Regulations
The State Board of Long-Term Care Administrators (BLTCA) is pleased to announce that regulations 10.33.01 - 10.33.08 were finalized in the Maryland Register on January 19, 2026. To access the most current Board statute and COMAR 10.33.01 - 10.33.08, please refer to:
Board Statute and Regulations
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License Renewals: Implicit Bias and Structural Racism Training Requirements
Pursuant to the Implicit Bias and Structural Racism Bill (HB 783), effective October 1, 2025, and in accordance with COMAR 10.33.02.09D, 10.33.02.10A(1), and 10.33.02.11C(1)(b), all licensees and individuals seeking license reinstatement or reactivation must complete an approved implicit bias and structural racism training program. This requirement applies to an applicant's first renewal occurring after April 1, 2026.
Click here for more information and available resources for Implicit Bias and Structural Racism Training for Healthcare Professionals.
You may attest to completing both requirements if your implicit bias course includes a structural racism component.
The online license renewal application will have one checkbox to attest to completing the Implicit Bias Training AND Structural Racism Training. Upon completion of these one-time requirements, you may check the box for subsequent renewals .
If you are seeking to satisfy the 40-hour continuing education (CE) requirement, visit the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) website at: NAB
Please be advised that while the NAB CE database contains several implicit bias courses, it does not currently list any structural racism training courses.
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New LNHA Position Opening
For information about the position, please click here.
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National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Updates
Effective January 1, 2026, to protect exam integrity, NAB will limit the number of times a candidate may attempt the CORE and NHA exams to up to 4 attempts during an examination cycle (July 1 - June 30). These limits apply to all candidates testing on or after January 1, 2026. The attempt count resets each July 1. If you have questions or need more details, please contact the NAB office.
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Online Application Portal for Nursing Home Administrators
Effective September 16, 2024, an Online Application Portal was launched only for nursing home administrators applicants to complete an initial application, submit required documents, and pay applicable board fees online for the following types of applications for licensure:
If any of the above applications are submitted to the Board via email or U.S. mail, it will not be accepted and applicants will be directed to apply through the online application portal.
New Users/Applicants: APPLY FOR A LICENSE
Returning Users: ONLINE APPLICATION
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Online Payment Center
Effective June 1, 2024, the Board transitioned to an online payment center; therefore, the Board no longer accepts checks or money orders. The following board fees must be paid by credit or debit card via the online payment center:
To access the online payment center: ONLINE PAYMENT CENTER
