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§ 7-404. Application for services; evaluations

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 7. Developmental Disabilities Law (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Provision of Services (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-404
§ 7-404. Application for services; evaluations
Currentness
In general
(a) Before an individual whose application for services has been approved by the Secretary is accepted for services, the individual is required to receive an evaluation in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted under § 7-401(a)(1) of this subtitle.
Criteria
(b) The Secretary may not accept an individual for services unless the results of the evaluation are that the individual:
(1) Has developmental disability; or
(2) Does not have developmental disability, but does meet the eligibility requirements for individual support services.
Determination of services
(c)(1) From among the individuals whose applications for services have been approved and who have been found eligible for services as a result of the required evaluation, the Secretary shall determine in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted under § 7-401(a)(2) and (3) of this subtitle the nature, extent, and timing of the services to be provided to individuals.
(2) In making a determination under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall consider:
(i) The results of the required evaluation;
(ii) The needs of the individual; and
(iii) The needs of the family unit of the applicant.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986.
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-404, MD HEALTH GEN § 7-404
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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