Maryland § 15-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-501.
(a) An individual who is eligible for medical assistance at the time of application for admission to a licensed nursing home or would become eligible within 6 months following admission shall be provided a comprehensive face–to–face evaluation prior to admission, at no charge to the individual. The Department, under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, shall pay for the evaluation. The evaluation shall include an assessment of an individual’s health, social and functional status, and recommendations for available services that could appropriately substitute for nursing home care. The evaluation is advisory only and may not serve as the basis for any action, including denial or commencement of benefits, that restricts the freedom of any individual to select from among any of the available services, including nursing home care, for which the individual is found to be medically eligible. Prior to beginning the evaluation process and annually thereafter, the Department shall prepare and publish an inventory of available services for use in the evaluation and shall provide this information for assistance to the individual upon completion of the evaluation.
(b) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
(c) This section may not be construed to require a hospital or physician to detain a patient for an evaluation beyond the appropriate date of discharge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-501
What does Maryland Code § 15-501 cover?
Section 15-501 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 15-501?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-501 apply to my situation?
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