§ 13–3701
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-3701 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 37. Community Health Workers
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Advisory Committee” means the State Community Health Worker Advisory Committee.
(c)
“Community health worker” means a frontline public health worker who:
(1)
Is a trusted member of, or has an unusually close understanding of, the community being served;
(2)
Serves as a liaison to, link to, or intermediary between health and social services and the community to:
(i)
Facilitate access to services; and
(ii)
Improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery; and
(3)
Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self–sufficiency through a range of activities, including:
(i)
Outreach;
(ii)
Community education;
(iii)
The provision of information to support individuals in the community;
(iv)
Social support; and
(v)
Advocacy.
(d)
“Fund” means the State Community Health Workers Fund established under § 13–3707 of this subtitle.