Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.11 - Maryland Children's Health Program
Section 10.09.11.05 - Application: Additional Requirements

(1) As a condition of eligibility, an applicant shall furnish to the local health department or the local department of social services a Social Security number for the applicant. If the applicant cannot furnish a Social Security number, the applicant shall apply for a number. Assistance may not be denied, delayed, or discontinued pending the issuance or verification of the number if the applicant complies with this subsection.

(2) Eligibility may not be established until the applicant:

(3) Failure to provide the required Social Security number shall result in ineligibility for the applicant.

(4) If an applicant lacks the resources to meet the requirements of this regulation, the local health department or the local department of social services shall assist the applicant in obtaining the necessary documents, and any costs incurred by the local department shall be paid for out of administrative funds.

(5) If the application indicates that a Social Security number was issued previously, the local health department or the local department of social services shall request validation of the number by the Social Security Administration.

(6) Individuals described under Regulation .06A(2) of this chapter who are applying for limited benefits to treat an emergency medical condition are not subject to the requirements in §A(1)-(4) of this regulation.

(7) The requirements described under §A(1)-(5) of this regulation are not applicable to members of the applicant's family.

(1) A recipient shall notify the local health department or the local department of social services within 10 working days when medical treatment has been provided as a result of a motor vehicle accident or other occurrence in which a third party might be liable for the recipient's medical expenses.

(2) A recipient shall cooperate with the local health department or the local department of social services in completing a form designated by the Department to report all pertinent information and in collecting available health insurance benefits and other third-party payments.

(3) In accident situations, a recipient shall notify the local health department or the local department of social services of the:

(1) Maintain a case record including documentation of any required elements of eligibility;

(2) Restrict disclosure of information concerning a recipient to purposes directly connected with the administration of the Program, including:

(3) Conduct a wage-screening inquiry to determine wages, benefits, and claimant history for each unemployed individual in the applicant's family unit who is 18 years old or older, but younger than 65 years old, and who is neither blind nor disabled.