Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 10-704
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 10-704
- Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(1) the family caregiver resides with an adult dependent;
(2) the adult dependent has been certified by a licensed physician in the State as an individual with long-term care needs for at least 180 consecutive days during the year; and
(3) the family caregiver’s household income is 200% or less of the State median income, as adjusted for family size, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
(b) The Program may provide eligible family caregivers with a grant of up to $500 per household per year.
(c) A grant may be used to fund goods and services required to provide care for an adult dependent including:
(1) durable medical equipment;
(2) medical bills;
(3) medical supplies;
(4) prescription or over-the-counter medications;
(5) repairs or modifications to the home; and
(6) respite care for the family caregiver.