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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.22.14.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="14" heading="Application and Eligibility.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual shall submit to the Department:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The completed LISS application form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For applicants younger than 21 years old, one of the following, demonstrating that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for LISS:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A finalized Individual Educational Program (IEP) from the current calendar year that identifies an eligible disability and that is in effect as of the date of the LISS application; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A statement written by a licensed physician, confirming that the individual has an eligible disability;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>For applicants 21 years old or older, one of the following, demonstrating that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for LISS:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A statement written by a licensed physician within the last 3 years, confirming that the individual has an eligible disability;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A psychological evaluation completed by a licensed professional within the last 3 years, confirming that the individual has an eligible disability;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>An evaluation completed by an Occupational Therapist, a Division of Rehabilitation Services evaluator, or another licensed professional within the last 3 years, confirming that the individual has an eligible disability; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A finalized IEP dated within 3 years after the date on which the applicant exited the school system, confirming that the individual has an eligible disability; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Upon request of the DDA, additional written evidence demonstrating that the criteria for specific services are met.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Eligibility.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>To be eligible for the Program, an individual:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Shall be a Maryland resident and provide proof of address for the current calendar year;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Shall have an eligible diagnosis;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Shall provide proof of identity;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>May not be enrolled in any Maryland Medicaid home and community-based services waiver at the time of the random selection process, except that this restriction does not apply to applicants enrolled in the Maryland Model Waiver Program;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>May be enrolled in the Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) Medicaid Program at the time of the random selection process;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Shall submit a fully completed LISS application by the due dates established by the DDA; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Shall be selected by the random selection process.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An individual currently receiving DDA services, other than coordination of community services, may not receive LISS funding under this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An individual who received funding in Round 1 of the random selection process may not receive funding in Round 2 in the same fiscal year, even if the entire maximum amount of $2,000 was not awarded to the individual in Round 1.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The agency shall approve services for an eligible individual:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Who is selected by the random selection process; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Whose requested services, items, and providers comply with the provisions of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>