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<section article="ghu" article_name="Human Services" number="10-704" title_number="10" title_name="Department of Aging" subtitle_number="7" subtitle_name="Family Caregiver Assistance Program">
  <level label="a">
    <text>A family caregiver is eligible for a grant from the Program if:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>the family caregiver resides with an adult dependent;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>the adult dependent has been certified by a licensed physician in the State as an individual with long–term care needs for at least 180 consecutive days during the year; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>the family caregiver’s household income is 200% or less of the State median income, as adjusted for family size, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The Program may provide eligible family caregivers with a grant of up to $500 per household per year.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>A grant may be used to fund goods and services required to provide care for an adult dependent including:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>durable medical equipment;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>medical bills;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>medical supplies;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>prescription or over–the–counter medications;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>repairs or modifications to the home; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="6">
      <text>respite care for the family caregiver.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
