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§ 5-315. SSI benefits; reasonable subsistence; Medicaid eligibility

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 3. Family Investment Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-315
§ 5-315. SSI benefits; reasonable subsistence; Medicaid eligibility
Currentness
Intent
(a) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section are not intended to create an incentive for individuals to seek temporary cash assistance benefits instead of employment.
SSI benefits excluded
(b) In determining a family's eligibility for the FIP, the local department shall exclude Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits provided to an adult or child family member.
Determination with regard to reasonable subsistence
(c) Except as limited by federal requirements, the level of temporary cash assistance, as determined by a local department, shall:
(1) be determined with due regard to the available resources, necessary expenditures, and specific conditions of a family; and
(2) be sufficient, when added to all other income and support available to the child, to provide a child with a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health.
Medicaid eligibility after employment
(d) A recipient who obtains employment remains eligible for medical assistance for up to 12 months after the date of employment.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-315, MD HUMAN SERV § 5-315
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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