§ 5–5B-07
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 5-5B-07 (2026)
Title 5. Public Assistance
Subtitle 5B. Temporary Disability Assistance Program
§ 5–5B-07LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The local department shall determine an eligibility period for a recipient based on the estimated duration of the impairment indicated in the medical form required under § 5–5B–05 of this subtitle.
(b)
The eligibility period determined by the local department:
(1)
may be less than the estimated recovery time indicated on the medical form; and
(2)
may not exceed the estimated recovery time indicated on the medical form.
(c)
If a local department determines that a recipient’s eligibility period is at least 3 months, but less than 12 months, the recipient shall be eligible for assistance for not more than 9 months in a 36–month period.
(d)
(1)
If the local department determines that a recipient is unlikely to recover in less than 12 months, the recipient shall be eligible for assistance for not more than 12 months if the recipient:
(i)
pursues Supplemental Security Income; and
(ii)
otherwise remains eligible for assistance under this subtitle.
(2)
The local department may establish additional eligibility periods, each not exceeding 12 months, if the recipient:
(i)
reapplies for assistance under this subtitle;
(ii)
maintains eligibility; and
(iii)
continues to pursue a Supplemental Security Income claim.
(3)
The local department shall adjust the eligibility period for a recipient to be not more than 9 months in a 36–month period if the recipient:
(i)
withdraws the recipient’s application for Supplemental Security Income; or
(ii)
is denied the Supplemental Security Income claim.
(e)
Unless a recipient reapplies for assistance and the local department establishes an additional eligibility period, a recipient’s eligibility for assistance under this subtitle will automatically end at the end of the eligibility period established by the local department.
(f)
If a recipient is eligible for any portion of a month, the recipient shall be eligible for the entire month.