# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 5. Public Assistance

### Subtitle 5B. Temporary Disability Assistance Program

#### Section 5-5B-03

Subject to Sec. 5-5B-04 of this subtitle, an applicant is entitled to assistance under this subtitle if the applicant is:

(1) a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien as determined by the Administration;

(2) a resident of the State and the jurisdiction served by the local department at the time of application;

(3) unemployed;

(4) not receiving any other means-tested cash assistance; and

(5) determined, based on the medical  form required under Sec. 5-5B-05 of this subtitle, to have an impairment  that is expected to last at least 3 months.

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