Ch. 325                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

13.                                                                                                   

(a) In addition to such other provisions as may be
considered proper to effectuate the purpose of any continuing
care agreement, each agreement executed between a subscriber and
a provider shall:

(1)  Show the total consideration paid by the
subscriber for continuing care including the value of all
property transferred, donations, entrance fees, subscriptions,
monthly fees, and any other fees paid or payable by or on behalf
of a subscriber[.];

(2)  Specify all services such as food, shelter,
medical care, nursing care, or other health services, which are
to be provided by the provider to each subscriber, including in
detail all items which each subscriber will receive, whether the
items will be provided for a designated time period or for
life[.]; [The contract shall designate the classes of
subscribers, if any.]                           

(3) DESIGNATE THE CLASSES OF SUBSCRIBERS ACCORDING TO
TYPES OF PAYMENT PLANS;

[(3)] (4) Describe the procedures to be followed by
the provider when the provider temporarily or permanently changes
the subscriber's accommodation within the facility or transfers
the subscriber to another health facility. A subscriber's
accommodations shall be changed only for the protection of the
health or safety of the subscriber or the general and economic
welfare of the residents[.];

[(4)] (5) Describe the policies that will be
implemented in the event the subscriber becomes unable to meet
the monthly fees[.];

[(5)] (6) State the policy of the provider with

regard to changes in accommodations and the   procedure to be

followed to implement that policy in the event of an increase or

decrease in the number of persons occupying an individual

unit[.];                                                       

[(6)] (7) Provide in clear and understandable
language, in print no smaller than the largest type used in the
body of said agreement, the terms governing the refund of any
portion of the entrance fee in the event of discharge by the
provider or cancellation by the subscriber[.];

[(7)] (8) State the terms under which an agreement is
canceled by the death of the subscriber[.];                                     

[(8)] (9) Provide in clear and understandable
language in: print no smaller than the largest type used in said

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