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§ 5-403. Eligibility for assistance

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Public Assistance (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. State Public Assistance Programs (Refs & Annos)
Part I. Public Assistance to Adults (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-403
§ 5-403. Eligibility for assistance
Currentness
In general
(a) A resident of the State is eligible for assistance under this part if the resident:
(1) lacks sufficient income or benefits to maintain a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health; and
(2)(i) is eligible for or receives cash benefits under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act; or
(ii) is aged, blind, or disabled as defined under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act and, but for income, would receive cash benefits under that title.
Restrictions on assignment or transfer of property
(b) An applicant may not assign or transfer property to establish eligibility for assistance under this part during the 3 years before:
(1) filing an application for assistance; or
(2) receiving assistance.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-403, MD HUMAN SERV § 5-403
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 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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