HOW TO SEARCH THE PAGE:
Internet Explorer or Netscape users can use the "FIND NEXT" feature of their browser to search this page. Select "EDIT," then "FIND." Enter word you wish to search in box. Then click on "FIND NEXT." You can also access this feature by holding down the "CTRL" key while touching "F."

If you don't find your questions among this group, please review our site, and leave an E-mail message on the appropriate Administration or unit page. This will provide the fastest response.

Who benefits from HMO performance reports?Which HMO report is right for you?

Who is EHNAC?

Why EHNAC Accreditation?

 

What do the regulations require of Payers?

 

How will these regulations help Maryland providers?

 

Are these activities consistent with Federal initiatives to simplify administrative health care transactions?

To apply by mail send the required information to:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 68760
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

To apply in person, the location:
Division of Vital Records
6550 Reisterstown Road Plaza
Monday through Friday & the third Saturday of each month
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more detailed information please see vitalrec.htm

Please contact the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance at the following:

4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Or you can reach BPQA using at http://www.bpqa.state.md.us

You can check on your HMOs performance using the HMO Report Card that can be found at Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC): http://www.mhcc.state.md.us

According to the MHCC 1997 Policy Report on HMO Performance -"...this report summarizes performance information across HMOs and relates it to key issues that confront health care policy makers.  The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of how Maryland's commercial HMOs are meeting the needs of their members."

To find out how to renew your professional nursing license please contact:

If you wish to file a complaint against the following medical professionals:

Physician
X-ray Technician
Radiographer
Physician's Assistant
Respiratory Therapist

Please contact the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance (BPQA) at : http://www.bpqa.state.md.us 410 764-2480, 410 764-2475, or 410 764-4795.  For complaints against other medical professionals, please contact the general information telephone number for Licensing Boards at 410 764-4700

State facilities and programs receiving federal financial assistance or licensed by the state should
provide or have access to services and devices, such as, qualified interpreters, assistive listening
devices, notetakers, and written materials.

Is it mandatory to put the Maryland Relay number on all program literature or office correspondence.

Yes, it is mandatory to put the Maryland Relay number on all program literature or office
correspondence.

Are programs and facilities required to post their non-discriminatory policy procedure's?

Yes, the Department requires that programs and facilities receiving federal financial assistance post
their non-discriminatory policy procedure/s in a conspicuous place accessible to both
clients/consumers and staff. The responsible Department official or designee shall from time to time review practices of recipients to determine their compliance.

How do I obtain copies of birth, death, fetal death, and marriage certificates?

Applications for copies of certificates are available from this web site at the Applications
for Certifications Page

How do I obtain verification of a divorce?

The application for copies of divorce verifications are also available from this web site at
the Divorce Verifications Page

What data are available from the Vital Statistics Administration and how can I obtain the data?

What publications are available from the Vital Statistics Administration?

The Publications available from the Vital Statisics Administration are available for
download from this web site at the Reports Page

I am a genealogy searcher. Where can I find records for my research?

For genealogy, researchers should consult the following organizations:

Where is the Division of Vital Records located and what the hours of operation?

This information is available on our Directions Page

How can I obtain a commemorative birth certificate?

The application for a commemorative birth certificate is also available from this web site
at the Commemorative Birth Certificate Page.

What do I have to do in order to work as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the State of Maryland?

You must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners before working in Maryland. Once the necessary requirements are met, the Board issues a temporary license. Practice in Maryland prior to licensure may preclude your being given favorable consideration for licensure and could make you subject to a fine.

If I am licensed in another state may I work, under supervision, until I receive my Maryland license?

No. We will assist you in receiving your Maryland license as quickly as possible. However, the Board can not exempt you from the requirement of having a Maryland license.

 How do I become licensed in Maryland?

• By examination
  General requirements for licensure are evidence of graduation from an approved physical therapy or physical therapy assistant curriculum (whichever is applicable) and a passing score on the national licensing examination.
   
• By endorsement
  If you meet the general requirements and are currently licensed in another state, the Board may waive the national licensing examination. In addition, if you have registered to take the national licensing examination in another state, and are a graduate of an approved physical therapy or physical therapist assistant curriculum (whichever is applicable), you may file for licensure by transfer of examination scores. If you are a graduate of a program of physical therapy in another country, your educational credentials must be considered by a Board approved credential evaluation agency to be comparable to a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. You will also be required to complete a specified period of supervised clinical experience or provide satisfactory evidence of same if licensed in another state.

How can I get a temporary license?

• If by examination:
   
  • completed application form;
  • application and examination fees; and
  • post-graduation transcript of credits.

   

• If by transfer of examination score:
   
  • completed application form;
  • application fee;
  • post-graduation transcript of credits;
  • sworn statement that you are not now nor ever have been licensed in another state
  • evidence that you are registered to take, or have taken the national licensing examination in another state; and
  • evidence that you have requested examination score to be sent to this Board from the reporting service.

   

• If by waiver of examination (endorsement):
   
  • completed application form;
  • application fee;
  • copy of current license;
  • verification of current license;
  • post-graduation transcripts of credits; and
  • evidence that you have requested that your examination score be sent to this board from the reporting service. In addition, if you are a graduate of a program of physical therapy in another country, you must file evidence of oral competency in the English language and comply with the preceptorship requirement (COMAR 10.38.06.01D).

What is a passing score on the national licensing examination?

A score to be passing on the national licensing examination is the criterion referenced score set by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

What happens if I fail the national licensing examination?

If you fail the examination, you must repeat it.

What shall I do if I believe someone is violating the Physical Therapy Practice Act?

It is your legal and ethical responsibility to report any suspected violation of the law to the Board.  Violators may include unlicensed persons who aid and abet the illegal and unsafe practice of physical therapy as well as physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who are practicing outside the scope of law.

How can I get more information?

More detailed information regarding the licensure process may be obtained by calling the Board office at (410) 764-4746 or (410) 764-4752. You can also contact us by e-mail at ditpeach@erols.com.

Why is the Board of Physician Quality Assurance creating a profile on each licensed physician?

During the 1999 Session of the Maryland General Assembly, Senate Bill 302, Board of Physician Quality Assurance-Physician Profiles-Disclosure to the Public passed which requires the Board to create a profile on each licensed physician.

What information will be provided on the profile?

The physician profile will include the following information:

1. Final disciplinary actions taken by the BPQA as provided to the National Practitioner Data Bank.
2. Final disciplinary actions taken by another state board as provided to the National Practitioner Data Bank.
3. Medical school attended and the date of graduation.
4. Internship or residency training.
5. Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Osteopathic Association.
6. Hospital privileges
7. Primary practice setting.
8. Participation in Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
9. Links to the American Medical Association and Maryland-licensed Health Maintenance Organizations.

How did the Board retrieve the information provided on the profile?

The Board compiled the information from various sources including Board files, hospital reports and information reported on the physician's last renewal form.

May a physician correct the initial profile?

The physician is given an opportunity to correct any factual inaccuracies before the physician's profile is made available to the public. If a physician does not correct the profile for any factual inaccuracies within 35 days, then the profile is displayed as is on the Internet.

If a physician corrects a profile, when will the profile be provided on the Internet?

The Board will update the profile within 10 business days after receipt of the corrected profile.

If a physician corrects the profile for any factual inaccuracies within 35 days, will the physician receive an additional copy of the profile?

The Board only provides the initial profile to the physician.

What are the consequences for filing false information on the profile?

Answer: Providing false information may be ground for discipline including denial, suspension or revocation of a physician's license.

Are profiles available for all physicians in Maryland?

Profiles are only provided for active licensed physicians. A consumer may access http://www.docboard.org for information on inactive physicians.

Where do I get information about the examination?

The best place to get information regarding the BSWE examination is the American Association of State Social Work Boards or you can call the Board of Social Work Examiners directly at (410) 764-4788.

How do I change my address?

You must request this in writing with a legal signature. Send your written request to:Board of Social Work Examiners
4201 Patterson Ave.
Baltimore, MD. 21215

How do I change my name?

You must send a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or some other court ordered document to the Board at the same address listed above.

How do I get additional information about the different committees?

Call the Board office at (410) 764-4788 for additional information about the committees.

What are the educational requirements for each of the different licensing levels?

Call the Board office at (410) 764-4788 for additional information about the licensing levels if none of the pages listed here have answered your question.

Do you have reciprocity with other states/If so, what other states?

Yes, the Board has reciprocity with all other states, however, there are additional forms that are required. For specific information about reciprocity, or forms, contact gordonh@dhmh.state.md.us or call the Board office at (410) 764-4788.

If you have any questions concerning continuing education, please send your inquiry to: stateneb@dhmh.state.md.us  or call the Board of Social Work directly at (410) 764-4788.

If you have any additional questions NOT covered on this, or any other web page, please direct your comments or questions to stateneb@dhmh.state.md.us.

Board of Social Work Examiners
4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
(Tel) 410-764-4788 (Fax) 410-358-2469 (TDD) 800-542-4964
Content questions?  contact stateneb@dhmh.state.md.us
COPYRIGHT © 1998, 1999, 2000 Maryland DHMH

Who benefits from HMO performance reports?

Consumers & Employers - HMO reports help consumers and employers make informed decisions about enrolling and contracting with health plans. Information on quality allows consumers and businesses to select plans based on value and not just cost.
HMOs & Providers - HMOs and providers can assess the care being provided to members and identify areas needing improvement. Health plans want to c