§ 10–701
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 10-701 (2026)
Title 10. Department of Aging
Subtitle 7. Family Caregiver Assistance Program
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Adult dependent” means an individual who is:
(1)
at least 18 years old;
(2)
an individual with long–term care needs; and
(3)
the spouse, parent, stepparent, grandparent, child, stepchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, son–in–law, daughter–in–law, mother–in–law, or father–in–law of a family caregiver.
(c)
“Family caregiver” means an individual who cares for an adult dependent.
(d)
“Individual with long–term care needs” means an individual who:
(1)
is unable to perform at least three activities of daily living without substantial assistance from another individual; or
(2)
(i)
is unable to perform at least one activity of daily living without substantial assistance from another individual; and
(ii)
requires substantial supervision to protect the individual from threats to the individual’s health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment.
(e)
“Program” means the Family Caregiver Assistance Program.