Maryland § 15-131
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-131, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-131.
(a) The Department shall investigate development of integrated care systems and the feasibility and desirability of applying for a home- and community-based services waiver in order to maximize federal matching funds for the provision of services to adults who:
(1) Have functional disabilities, including Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders;
(2) Have family income not greater than 200% of the federal poverty level; and
(3) Would otherwise require nursing home institutionalization.
(b) The services covered under the waiver under this section may include:
(1) Routine and emergency respite care;
(2) Adult day care;
(3) Personal care;
(4) Case management; and
(5) Homemaker services.
(c) The Department may place a reasonable limit on the number of individuals or on the geographic area of the State included in the waiver under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-131
What does Maryland Code § 15-131 cover?
Section 15-131 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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