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§ 7-803. Involuntary transfers

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: October 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8. Transfers (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-803
§ 7-803. Involuntary transfers
Currentness
Facility defined
(a) In this section, the term “facility” means an intermediate care facility--intellectual disability consistent with § 1905(d) of the Social Security Act.
Requirements for involuntary transfer or discharge
(b) A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:
(1) A medical reason;
(2) The welfare of the resident or other residents;
(3) Knowingly transferring personal assets in violation of a contract provision and only to become eligible for Medicaid benefits;
(4) A nonpayment for a stay; or
(5) The planned closing of the facility.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 119, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-803, MD HEALTH GEN § 7-803
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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