# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 3. Kidney Disease Program

#### Section 13-311

(a) The Department shall certify an individual as eligible for benefits under the Program if the Department determines that:

  (1) The individual has chronic kidney disease as defined in the Commission's regulations; and

  (2) The individual meets the residency, citizenship, and other nonmedical eligibility requirements established by the Department.

(b)

  (1) The certification of an individual under this section shall be for a period of 1 year.

  (2) The certification is renewable after each 1-year period if the individual meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)