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§ 10-704. Grants

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

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Department of Aging (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Family Caregiver Assistance Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 10-704
§ 10-704. Grants
Currentness
Eligibility
(a) A family caregiver is eligible for a grant from the Program if:
(1) the family caregiver resides with an adult dependent;
(2) the adult dependent has been certified by a licensed physician in the State as an individual with long-term care needs for at least 180 consecutive days during the year; and
(3) the family caregiver's household income is 200% or less of the State median income, as adjusted for family size, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
Grant amount
(b) The Program may provide eligible family caregivers with a grant of up to $500 per household per year.
Use of grant
(c) A grant may be used to fund goods and services required to provide care for an adult dependent including:
(1) durable medical equipment;
(2) medical bills;
(3) medical supplies;
(4) prescription or over-the-counter medications;
(5) repairs or modifications to the home; and
(6) respite care for the family caregiver.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 10-704, MD HUMAN SERV § 10-704
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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