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S.B. 577 VETOES
Article - Health - General
13-801.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) "Commission" means the Community Services Reimbursement Rate
Commission.
(c) "Consumer safety costs" means the costs incurred by a provider for care
that is provided to comply with any regulatory requirements in the staffing or
manner of care provided, including[:
(1) 24-hour overnight awake supervision; and
(2) Other] cost factors related to health and safety that are stated in the
care plan required for an individual.
(d) "Provider" means a community-based agency or program funded:
(1) By the Developmental Disabilities Administration to serve
individuals with developmental disabilities; or
(2) By the Mental Hygiene Administration to serve individuals with
mental disorders.
(e) "Rate" means the reimbursement rate paid by the Department to a
provider from State general funds, Maryland Medical Assistance Program funds,
other State or federal funds, or a combination of those funds.
13-802.
(a) There is a Community Services Reimbursement Rate Commission.
(b) The Commission is an independent unit that functions in the Department.
13-803.
(a) The Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the
Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Of the seven members, four shall be individuals who do not have any
connection with the management or policy of any provider.
(c) Each member appointed to the Commission shall be interested in ensuring
high quality community-based services for individuals with developmental
disabilities or mental disorders.
(d) (1) The term of a member is 3 years.
(2) If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the Governor shall
appoint a successor who will serve until the term expires.
(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member who
serves two consecutive full 3-year terms may not be reappointed for 3 years after
completion of those terms.
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