# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 14 — In-Home Aide Services

#### Regulation .03 Eligibility.

*COMAR 07.02.14.03*

A. An individual is eligible for IHAS if the individual:

  (1) Is receiving case management in a social service program from the local department, or from a social service agency through an arrangement with the administration, and requires the service as a part of a treatment plan to:

    (a) Prevent or reduce the length of institutional placement;

    (b) Prevent or reduce the length of out-of-home placement of children;

    (c) Prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation; or

    (d) Promote self-sufficiency;

  (2) Is unable to obtain the necessary paraprofessional services from another resource;

  (3) Is willing to accept IHAS; and

  (4) Agrees to pay any fee required in a fee schedule published by the administration.

B. Waiver of Fees.

  (1) The director of a local department or the designee may waive a fee for service for applicants or clients who require services as part of a treatment plan to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation.

  (2) The local department shall document in the case record every 90 days the continued need for the waiver.