WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                   Ch. 325

agreement, whether or not monthly fees, if charged, will be
subject to periodic increases[.];

[(9)] (10) Provide that charges for care paid in
advance in one 1 lump sum only shall not be increased or
changed during the duration of the agreed upon care[.];

[(10)] (11) State WHICH funeral and burial services,
IF ANY, [which] will [not] be provided by the provider[.];

[(11)] (12) Give a description of the living
quarters[.];

[(12)] (13) State the conditions, if any, under which
a unit may be assigned to the use of another by the
subscriber[.];

[(13)] (14) State the religious or charitable
affiliations of the provider and the extent, if any, to which the
affiliate organization will be responsible for the financial and
[contract] CONTRACTUAL obligations of the provider[.];

[(14)] (15) State the     subscriber's and provider's

respective rights and obligations as   to use of the facility and

as to real and personal property of   the subscriber placed in the
custody of the provider[.];

[(15)] (16) State that the subscribers shall have the
right to organize and operate a subscriber association at the
facility and to meet privately to conduct business[.];

[(16)] (17) State what, if any, fee adjustments will
be made in the event the subscriber is voluntarily absent from
the facility for an extended period of time[.];

[(17)] (18) Specify the circumstances, if any, under
which the subscriber will be required to apply for Medicaid,
Medicare, public assistance, or any public benefit program[.] AND
WHETHER OR NOT THE FACILITY IS A PARTICIPANT IN MEDICARE OR
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE;

[(18) Contain in capital letters in print no smaller
than the largest type used in the agreement and underlined: "A
preliminary or final certificate of registration is not an
endorsement or guarantee of this facility by the State of
Maryland. The Maryland Office on Aging urges you to consult with
an attorney and a suitable financial advisor before signing any
documents."]

(19) State that the [undersigned] SUBSCRIBER has
received and reviewed the latest certified financial statement
and that a copy of the certified financial statement was received
at least 2 weeks before signing the agreement[.];

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