// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affordable Care Act” means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and any regulations adopted or guidance issued under […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) There is a Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. (b) The Commission is an independent commission that operates within the Department. (c) The purpose of the Commission is to increase access to health care through community health resources.
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) (1) The Commission consists of eleven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Of the eleven members: (i) One shall be a representative of a nonprofit health maintenance organization; (ii) One shall be a representative of a nonprofit health service […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // From among the members of the Commission: (1) The Governor shall appoint a chair; and (2) The chair shall appoint a vice chair.
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the chief administrative officer of the Commission. (b) The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Commission. (c) Under the direction of the Commission, the Executive Director shall perform […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) (1) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum. (2) The decision of the Commission shall be by a majority of the quorum present and voting. (b) The Commission shall meet at least six times a year, at the times and […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may: (1) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; (2) Create committees from among its members; (3) Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) The power of the Secretary over plans, proposals, and projects of units in the Department does not include the power to disapprove or modify any decision or determination that the Commission makes under authority specifically delegated by law to the Commission. (b) The power […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission shall, to the extent budgeted resources permit: (1) Establish by regulation the criteria to qualify as a community health resource under this subtitle; (2) Establish by regulation the services that a community […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 // (a) The Commission, in collaboration with community health resources and local health departments, shall develop a specialty care network for individuals: (1) With family income that does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level; and (2) Who are referred through a community health resource. (b) The […]
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2023 PER CHAPTERS 741 AND 742 OF 2021 // (a) (1) The Commission shall establish a Pathways to Health Equity Program. (2) (i) The purpose of the Program is to provide the foundation and guidance for a permanent Health Equity Resource Community program under Title 20, Subtitle 14 of this article. (ii) CRISP shall provide […]
