# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law

### Subtitle 8. Transfers

#### Section 7-803

(a) In this section, the term "facility" means an intermediate care facility-intellectual disability consistent with Sec. 1905(d) of the Social Security Act.

(b) A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:

  (1) A medical reason;

  (2) The welfare of the resident or other residents;

  (3) Knowingly transferring personal assets in violation of a contract provision and only to become eligible for Medicaid benefits;

  (4) A nonpayment for a stay; or

  (5) The planned closing of the facility.

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