Md. Code, Human Services § 10-704
This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 10-704, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.
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§10–704.
Official statutory text
(a) A family caregiver is eligible for a grant from the Program if:
(1) the family caregiver resides with an adult dependent;
(2) the adult dependent has been certified by a licensed physician in the State as an individual with long–term care needs for at least 180 consecutive days during the year; and
(3) the family caregiver’s household income is 200% or less of the State median income, as adjusted for family size, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
(b) The Program may provide eligible family caregivers with a grant of up to $500 per household per year.
(c) A grant may be used to fund goods and services required to provide care for an adult dependent including:
(1) durable medical equipment;
(2) medical bills;
(3) medical supplies;
(4) prescription or over–the–counter medications;
(5) repairs or modifications to the home; and
(6) respite care for the family caregiver.
(1) the family caregiver resides with an adult dependent;
(2) the adult dependent has been certified by a licensed physician in the State as an individual with long–term care needs for at least 180 consecutive days during the year; and
(3) the family caregiver’s household income is 200% or less of the State median income, as adjusted for family size, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
(b) The Program may provide eligible family caregivers with a grant of up to $500 per household per year.
(c) A grant may be used to fund goods and services required to provide care for an adult dependent including:
(1) durable medical equipment;
(2) medical bills;
(3) medical supplies;
(4) prescription or over–the–counter medications;
(5) repairs or modifications to the home; and
(6) respite care for the family caregiver.
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