# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 09 — Medical Care Programs

### Chapter 79 — Presumptive Eligibility for Correctional Facilities

#### Regulation .07 Coverage Span.

*COMAR 10.09.79.07*

A. Presumptive eligibility begins on the day the presumptive eligibility worker determines the individual is presumptively eligible.

B. Presumptive eligibility ends on the earlier of:

  (1) The day the individual is determined eligible for Medical Assistance; or

  (2) The last day of the month following the month in which the correctional facility determined presumptive eligibility, if an individual:

    (a) Is found ineligible for Medical Assistance; or

    (b) Failed to apply for Medical Assistance.

C. A non-pregnant individual may be determined presumptively eligible once per a 12-month period.

D. A pregnant individual may be determined presumptively eligible once per pregnancy.