Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 7-803

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(a) In this section, the term “facility” means an intermediate care facility-intellectual disability consistent with § 1905(d) of the Social Security Act.

(b) A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:

(1) A medical reason;

(2) The welfare of the resident or other residents;

(3) Knowingly transferring personal assets in violation of a contract provision and only to become eligible for Medicaid benefits;

(4) A nonpayment for a stay; or

(5) The planned closing of the facility.