# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 5. Public Assistance

### Subtitle 5B. Temporary Disability Assistance Program

#### Section 5-5B-04

(a) If an applicant has an impairment that is expected to  last at least 12 months, the applicant shall:

  (1) pursue Supplemental Security Income; and

  (2) sign an interim payment reimbursement authorization that:

    (i) gives the Social Security Administration authority to mail the applicant's payments to the Department or the local department; and

    (ii) authorizes the Department or local department to deduct from the payments an amount equal to the assistance granted the applicant under this subtitle.

(b) A recipient who is otherwise eligible under this subtitle may not receive assistance for more than 9 months in a 36-month period, unless the recipient:

  (1) has been certified as medically disabled by a licensed health care provider  on the medical form required under Sec. 5-5B-05 of this subtitle; and

  (2) has a pending application for Supplemental Security  Income that has not been withdrawn or finally denied.

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