Maryland § 5-5B-04
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-5B-04, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-5B-04.
(a) If an applicant has an impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months, the applicant shall:
(1) pursue Supplemental Security Income; and
(2) sign an interim payment reimbursement authorization that:
(i) gives the Social Security Administration authority to mail the applicant’s payments to the Department or the local department; and
(ii) authorizes the Department or local department to deduct from the payments an amount equal to the assistance granted the applicant under this subtitle.
(b) A recipient who is otherwise eligible under this subtitle may not receive assistance for more than 9 months in a 36–month period, unless the recipient:
(1) has been certified as medically disabled by a licensed health care provider on the medical form required under § 5–5B–05 of this subtitle; and
(2) has a pending application for Supplemental Security Income that has not been withdrawn or finally denied.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-5B-04
What does Maryland Code § 5-5B-04 cover?
Section 5-5B-04 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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