# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 5. Public Assistance

### Subtitle 4. State Public Assistance Programs

#### Section 5-401

(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 Sec. 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.

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