Maryland § 14-2A-02 - IN EFFECT

§ 14-2A-02. IN EFFECT

    IN EFFECT

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025 PER CHAPTER 437 OF 2022 //

    (a)    This section applies only in Howard County and Montgomery County.

    (b)    (1)    There is a Howard County and Montgomery County Adult Day Health Care Services Pilot Program.

        (2)    The purpose of the pilot program is to integrate the provision of medical adult day care services, home health care services, and medical services provided under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.

    (c)    Participation in the pilot program is limited to elderly individuals who are:

        (1)    Residents of Howard County or Montgomery County; and

        (2)    Receiving medical adult day care services, home health care services, or medical services provided under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, including medical services that are offered by a managed care organization.

    (d)    Services provided under the pilot program shall include, when applicable:

        (1)    An evaluation and assessment of each pilot program participant by a licensed nurse to complete an interdisciplinary care plan for the participant;

        (2)    The provision of remote services to the participant, using an electronic device with video conferencing capability issued to the participant to facilitate communication with providers;

        (3)    The creation of a medication strategy for the participant in order to provide appropriate evaluation and monitoring of the administration of medications;

        (4)    A program of activities and social engagement to assist participants in reducing loneliness and depression and to develop a sense of community with other participants;

        (5)    Coordination of medical care and other services ordered by a physician for the purpose of allowing participants to live safely in their home environment;

        (6)    The provision of basic housekeeping services to assist participants in daily activities that may be challenging; and

        (7)    The provision of transportation and delivery of meals.

    (e)    (1)    Howard County and Montgomery County jointly may designate and authorize the operation of one or more entities to serve as an integrator in Howard County and Montgomery County.

        (2)    An integrator shall be licensed in the State to provide at least one of the services to be included in the pilot program.

    (f)    In consultation with Howard County and Montgomery County, an integrator shall coordinate all services provided under the pilot program.