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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 07.02.14.03" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="14" heading="Eligibility.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual is eligible for IHAS if the individual:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Prevent or reduce the length of institutional placement;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Prevent or reduce the length of out-of-home placement of children;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Promote self-sufficiency;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Is unable to obtain the necessary paraprofessional services from another resource;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Is willing to accept IHAS; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Agrees to pay any fee required in a fee schedule published by the administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Waiver of Fees.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The local department shall document in the case record every 90 days the continued need for the waiver.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>