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§ 15-138. Employed Persons with Disabilities Program

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 15. Assistance Programs (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 15-138
§ 15-138. Employed Persons with Disabilities Program
Currentness
In general
(a) To the extent that funding is available in the State budget, the Maryland Department of Health shall implement the Employed Persons with Disabilities Program by July 1, 2005.
Purpose
(b) The purpose of the Employed Persons with Disabilities Program is to encourage individuals with disabilities to seek or maintain employment.
Regulations
(c)(1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations that develop specific eligibility criteria for participation in the Employed Persons with Disabilities Program.
(2) Prior to adopting the regulations required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall:
(i) Consult with the Coalition for Work Incentives Improvement; and
(ii) Give preference to the recommendations for eligibility criteria developed by the Coalition.
Review of regulations
(d) At least every 3 years after the adoption of the regulations required under subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall review the regulations in consultation with the Coalition for Work Incentives Improvement.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 315, § 1, eff. July 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6.
MD Code, Health - General, § 15-138, MD HEALTH GEN § 15-138
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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