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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 515

(1) IF THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT, THE FUNDS SHALL BE USED AS PAYMENTS FOR
ATTENDANT CARE SERVICES AND NOT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; OR

(2) IF THE DEPARTMENT ENTERS INTO A CONTRACT
WITH A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION, THE PRIVATE ORGANIZATION MAY
USE THE FUNDS AS PAYMENTS FOR ATTENDANT CARE SERVICES AND
FOR REASONABLE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. THE ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS ALLOWED UNDER THE CONTRACT SHALL BE NEGOTIATED AND
APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR.

(B) (C) THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT PREVENT APPROPRIATION
OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS BY ANY COUNTY TO BE USED AS ATTENDANT
CARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

20-304. 21-504.

(A)  NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 1982, THE DEPARTMENT
SHALL CREATE AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO
THE DEPARTMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF:

(1)  THE SLIDING PAYMENT SCALE; AND

(2)  RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR AND A PROGRESS
REPORT ON THE ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM.

(B)  THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1)  1 REPRESENTATIVE EACH FROM:

(I)  THE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION;

(II)  THE MEDICAID PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM,
POLICY ADMINISTRATION, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
MENTAL HYGIENE;

(III)  THE NONRETARDED DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED PROGRAM DIVISION, MENTAL RETARDATION/DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
MENTAL HYGIENE;

(IV)  THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL;

(V)  THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT
OF THE HANDICAPPED;

(VI)  THE MARYLAND PLANNING COUNCIL ON
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND

(2)  AT LEAST 2 DISABLED INDIVIDUALS; AND

(3)  2 REPRESENTATIVES FROM ADVOCACY
ORGANIZATIONS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.