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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch. 28
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15-405.
[(a) When the benefits payable under the long-term care policy approved
under § 15-404 of this subtitle are exhausted, determination of eligibility for medical
assistance shall be made in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.
(b)] In determining eligibility for medical assistance, an amount of resources
equal to the amount of benefits paid under the long-term care policy shall be excluded
from the Department's calculation of the individual's resources[, to the extent the
payments:
(1) Are for services that medical assistance approves or covers for
recipients;
(2) Are for the lower of the actual charge and the amount paid by the
insurance company; and
(3) Are for nursing home care or approved home care and
community-based services].
15-406.
The Commissioner, through the Consumer Education and Advocacy Program,
shall undertake measures to educate the public as to:
(1) The need for long-term care;
(2) Mechanisms for financing long-term care;
(3) The availability of long-term care insurance; and
(4) The asset protection provided under this subtitle.
15-407.
The Department and the Commissioner shall jointly:
(1) Adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this
subtitle CONSISTENT WITH § 1917(B) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AND ANY
APPLICABLE FEDERAL GUIDELINES;
(2) On or before [January 1, 2007] JANUARY 1, 2008, report to the
General Assembly, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, on
the implementation of the Program, including:
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