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§ 5-5B-04. Duration of impairment and assistance; application for SSI benefits

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Public Assistance (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5b. Temporary Disability Assistance Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2018
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-5B-04
§ 5-5B-04. Duration of impairment and assistance; application for SSI benefits
Currentness
Impairment expected to last at least 12 months
(a) If an applicant has an impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months, the applicant shall:
(1) pursue Supplemental Security Income; and
(2) sign an interim payment reimbursement authorization that:
(i) gives the Social Security Administration authority to mail the applicant's payments to the Department or the local department; and
(ii) authorizes the Department or local department to deduct from the payments an amount equal to the assistance granted the applicant under this subtitle.
Duration of assistance
(b) A recipient who is otherwise eligible under this subtitle may not receive assistance for more than 9 months in a 36-month period, unless the recipient:
(1) has been certified as medically disabled by a licensed health care provider on the medical form required under § 5-5B-05 of this subtitle; and
(2) has a pending application for Supplemental Security Income that has not been withdrawn or finally denied.

Credits

Added by Acts 2018, c. 408, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-5B-04, MD HUMAN SERV § 5-5B-04
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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