§ 15–131
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 15-131 (2026)
Title 15. Assistance Programs
Subtitle 1. Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs
§ 15–131LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department shall investigate development of integrated care systems and the feasibility and desirability of applying for a home- and community-based services waiver in order to maximize federal matching funds for the provision of services to adults who:
(1)
Have functional disabilities, including Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders;
(2)
Have family income not greater than 200% of the federal poverty level; and
(3)
Would otherwise require nursing home institutionalization.
(b)
The services covered under the waiver under this section may include:
(1)
Routine and emergency respite care;
(2)
Adult day care;
(3)
Personal care;
(4)
Case management; and
(5)
Homemaker services.
(c)
The Department may place a reasonable limit on the number of individuals or on the geographic area of the State included in the waiver under this section.