Section 15-405 – Calculation of Resources
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.
Section 15-902 – Legislative Intent
In according independent home care providers and their representatives rights under this subtitle, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the State action exemption to the application of federal and State antitrust laws be fully available to the extent that the activities of the independent home care providers and their representatives are authorized […]
Section 15-406 – Public Education
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.
Section 15-903 – Bargaining Unit
(a) There shall be only one appropriate bargaining unit of independent home care providers in the State. (b) Independent home care providers may designate, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle, which provider organization, if any, shall be the exclusive representative of all independent home care providers in the State. (c) (1) The election and certification of the […]
Section 15-407 – Regulations; Report to General Assembly
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; and (2) Beginning January 1, 2009, and on or before January 1 of each year thereafter, report to the General Assembly, in accordance with […]
Section 15-501 – Evaluation and Planning Services
(a) An individual who is eligible for medical assistance at the time of application for admission to a licensed nursing home or would become eligible within 6 months following admission shall be provided a comprehensive face–to–face evaluation prior to admission, at no charge to the individual. The Department, under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, shall pay […]
Section 15-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy. (c) “Drop–off site” means a pharmacy or other health care facility designated by the Board that: (1) Has voluntarily agreed to accept donated prescription drugs or medical supplies; and (2) Does not have a final disciplinary order issued against it by […]
Section 15-602 – Establishment; Purpose
(a) There is a Prescription Drug Repository Program regulated by the Board. (b) The purpose of the Program is to: (1) Accept prescription drugs and medical supplies donated for the purpose of dispensing to needy individuals; and (2) Accept prescription drugs and medical supplies returned to a pharmacy for the purpose of proper disposal.
Section 15-603 – Acceptance of Prescription Drugs and Medical Supplies
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Program may accept for the purpose of dispensing only: (1) Prescription drugs in their original unopened, sealed, and tamper-evident unit dose packaging; and (2) Medical supplies in their original unopened and sealed packaging. (b) The Program may accept and dispense prescription drugs packaged in single unit doses when […]
Section 15-604 – Donation of Prescription Drugs and Medical Supplies
(a) Any person may donate prescription drugs or medical supplies to the Program. (b) Prescription drugs or medical supplies may be donated only at a drop-off site designated for that purpose by the Board. (c) A drop-off site shall: (1) Require a donor to complete and sign a donor form releasing the prescription drugs or medical supplies to the […]