Md. Code, Human Services § 6-508

This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 6-508, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.

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§6–508.

Official statutory text

(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “CARE Program” means the Certified Adult Residential Environment Program.

(c) (1) “Individual with a disability” means an adult who requires a supportive housing arrangement to reside in the community because of a physical, medical, or mental disability.

(2) “Individual with a disability” does not include an adult whose disability is so severe or complex as to require specialized professional intervention as part of the supportive housing arrangement.

(d) “Supportive housing arrangement” means a housing arrangement that provides an individual with room, board, and assistance with the activities of daily living.

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