Md. Code, Human Services § 5-5B-03
This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 5-5B-03, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.
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§5–5B–03.
Official statutory text
Subject to § 5–5B–04 of this subtitle, an applicant is entitled to assistance under this subtitle if the applicant is:
(1) a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien as determined by the Administration;
(2) a resident of the State and the jurisdiction served by the local department at the time of application;
(3) unemployed;
(4) not receiving any other means–tested cash assistance; and
(5) determined, based on the medical form required under § 5–5B–05 of this subtitle, to have an impairment that is expected to last at least 3 months.
(1) a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien as determined by the Administration;
(2) a resident of the State and the jurisdiction served by the local department at the time of application;
(3) unemployed;
(4) not receiving any other means–tested cash assistance; and
(5) determined, based on the medical form required under § 5–5B–05 of this subtitle, to have an impairment that is expected to last at least 3 months.
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