PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor Ch. 566

(1994 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article-Health—General

Section 13-807

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1994 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)
BY repealing

Chapter 593 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1996
Section 2

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Chapter 593 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1996
Section 3

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

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) "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.

(d) "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.

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