§ 16–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 16-101 (2026)
Title 16. Reimbursements and Collections
Subtitle 1. Definitions; Legislative Policy
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
As to a recipient of services under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law, a word used in this title has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 7–101 of this article.
(2)
As to a recipient of services under the Maryland Mental Health Law, a word used in this title has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 7.5–101 or § 10–101 of this article.
(c)
“Chargeable person” means:
(1)
Any responsible relative;
(2)
Except for a recipient of services, any other person who is legally responsible for the care of the individual; and
(3)
Any person who maintains a policy of health insurance under which a recipient of services is insured.
(d)
(1)
“Cost of care” means the cost of care, maintenance, treatment, and support of a recipient of services.
(2)
“Cost of care” includes the cost of:
(i)
An evaluation of an individual required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law; and
(ii)
Any juvenile screening or treatment service provided to an individual under § 9–227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article.
(e)
(1)
“Recipient of services” means an individual who receives care, maintenance, treatment, or support in a facility or program that is operated or funded wholly or partly by the Department.
(2)
“Recipient of services” includes:
(i)
An individual in a public facility under the Maryland Mental Health Law;
(ii)
An individual in a facility for an evaluation required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;
(iii)
An individual in a residential, public facility or a facility from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;
(iv)
An individual to whom juvenile screening or treatment services are provided under § 9–227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article; and
(v)
An individual in a private therapeutic group home from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Mental Health Law.
(f)
“Responsible relative” means:
(1)
The spouse of a recipient of services; and
(2)
The parents of a recipient of services who is a minor.