§ 5–401

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 5-401 (2026)

Title 5. Public Assistance

Subtitle 4. State Public Assistance Programs

(a)

In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

“Applicant” means an individual who applies for assistance under this part.

(c)

“Assistance” means:

(1)

cash payments to a recipient; and

(2)

payments necessary for supplementary services for a recipient, including:

(i)

the recipient’s funeral expenses as provided in § 5-415 of this subtitle; and

(ii)

placement of the recipient in a suitable home or institution if:

(1)

the recipient lacks a legal guardian or other person legally responsible for the recipient’s support; and

(2)

the recipient consents.

(d)

“Program” means the Public Assistance to Adults Program.

(e)

“Recipient” means an individual who receives, or has received, assistance under this part.