Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 11 - PROGRAM SERVICES
Chapter 14.11.01 - Attendant Care Program
Section 14.11.01.03 - Eligibility
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.11.01.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. To be eligible for the Program, an applicant:
(1) Shall be a
resident of Maryland;
(2) Shall be
at least 18 years old and younger than 65 years old at the time of initial
enrollment in the Program;
(3)
Shall be determined by the applicant's attending physician, registered nurse,
or certified nurse practitioner to have a severe chronic or permanent physical
disability that:
(a) Precludes or impairs the
independent performance of essential activities of daily living, instrumental
activities of daily living, self-care, or mobility as determined by the
standard assessment of functional capability form; and
(b) Is subject to eligibility review at a
frequency determined by the Department, if the condition is likely to
improve;
(4) May not
have an annual adjusted gross income greater than $119,999.00;
(5) May not be receiving duplicative services
as defined in Regulation .02B of this chapter;
(6) Shall meet the requirements of Regulation
.04B(1) or (2) of this chapter; and
(7) Shall agree to abide by the Program
requirements by signing an attendant care agreement form at the time of initial
enrollment and at the request of the Program Director if any circumstances
change for the individual or the Program.
B. The Program Director, or designee, shall initiate an annual review of financial eligibility for each participant at least once every 12 months from completion of the last review, or more frequently if needed.
C. Participation in the Program may be denied to eligible applicants in accordance with Regulation .04 of this chapter.
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