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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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THE STATE MEDIAN INCOME, AS ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE SECRETARY.
(B) GRANT AMOUNT.
THE PROGRAM MAY PROVIDE ELIGIBLE FAMILY CAREGIVERS WITH A GRANT OF
UP TO $500 PER HOUSEHOLD PER YEAR
(C) USE OF GRANT.
A GRANT MAY BE USED TO FUND GOODS AND SERVICES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
CARE FOR AN ADULT DEPENDENT INCLUDING:
(1) DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT;
(2) MEDICAL BILLS;
(3) MEDICAL SUPPLIES;
(4) PRESCRIPTION OR OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS;
(5) REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE HOME; AND
(6) RESPITE CARE FOR THE FAMILY CAREGIVER
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 70B, § 45(e) and (f).
In subsection (a)(3) of this section, the reference to regulations adopted by
the "Secretary" is substituted for the former reference to regulations
adopted by the "Department" for consistency with § 10-705(1) of this
subtitle, which requires the Secretary to adopt regulations to implement
the Program.
The only other changes are in style.
Defined terms: "Adult dependent" § 10-701
"Family caregiver" § 10-701
"Individual with long-term care needs" § 10-701
"Program" § 10-701
"Secretary" § 10-101
10-705. DUTIES OF SECRETARY.
THE SECRETARY SHALL:
(1) ADOPT REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM;
(2) WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES,
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, AND THE MARYLAND
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT COORDINATING COUNCIL TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM TO
FAMILY CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE; AND
(3) REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE GOVERNOR AND, SUBJECT TO § 2-1246 OF
THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON:
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