# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 10. Department of Aging

### Subtitle 3. Interagency Committee on Aging Services

#### Section 10-304

(a) The Department shall develop, coordinate, and administer with area agencies on aging or other persons a system to provide services to older adults in need of long-term services and supports to allow older adults to age in a location selected by the older adult with appropriate services, supports, and housing opportunities.

(b) The services may include:

  (1) integrated screening and evaluation;

  (2) development of an individual plan of care;

  (3) in-home services such as home repair or other home modifications, shopping assistance, homemaking, chore services, personal care, meal delivery or preparation, transportation services, health services, and other supportive services;

  (4) community-based services such as day care, food and other meal coordination, and other efforts to assist older adults or adult caregivers;

  (5) a subsidy for the costs of an assisted living program as defined in Sec. 19-1801 of the Health - General Article;

  (6) any other service that may mitigate the risk of impact to, or improve resilience of, housing or services of older adults by natural, technological, or human-made threats and hazards, including climate change; and

  (7) any other service authorized by the Department.

(c) To be eligible to participate in the system, a county, area agency on aging, nonprofit organization, or any other person shall comply with Department standards.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)