Section 24-1201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Health and Human Services Referral System” means telephone service that automatically connects an individual dialing the digits 2–1–1 to an established information and referral answering point. (c) “2–1–1” means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission for consumer access to community information and […]
Section 24-1202 – Purposes
(a) The General Assembly: (1) Recognizes the importance of a statewide information and referral system for health and human services; (2) Recognizes that an integrated telephone system would provide a single source for information and referral to health and human services, community preparedness, and crisis information and could be accessed toll free from anywhere in Maryland, 24 hours […]
Section 24-1203 – Approval of Maryland Call Center
(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, an agency or organization shall be approved by 2–1–1 Maryland as a 2–1–1 Maryland call center in order to provide 2–1–1 services in the State. (b) When approving a 2–1–1 service provider, 2–1–1 Maryland shall consider: (1) The ability of the proposed 2–1–1 service provider to meet the […]
Section 24-1204 – Duties; Reports
(a) The Department shall, in consultation with 2–1–1 Maryland, as appropriate: (1) Maintain public information available from State agencies, programs, and departments that provide health and human services; (2) Support projects and activities that further the development of 2–1–1 Maryland; (3) Examine and make recommendations to maximize the use of information technology in making 2–1–1 services available throughout the […]
Section 24-1205 – Funding
Funding for the Department’s implementation of this subtitle is subject to: (1) The availability of appropriated funds; and (2) Audit by the Office of Legislative Audits under § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
Section 24-1301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Federally qualified health center” means a health center that is: (1) Designated as a federally qualified health center under § 330 of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 254b; and (2) Wholly owned by and operated under the authority of a county, municipal corporation, […]
Section 24-1302 – Program Established
(a) There is a Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program. (b) On the recommendation of the Secretary, the Board of Public Works may make grants to counties, municipal corporations, and nonprofit organizations for: (1) The conversion of public buildings or parts of public buildings to federally qualified health centers; (2) The acquisition of existing buildings or parts of buildings […]
Section 24-1303 – Applications
(a) Any county, municipal corporation, or nonprofit organization sponsoring a project involving work specified in § 24-1302 of this subtitle may apply to the Secretary for a State grant to be applied toward the cost of that project. (b) The application for a grant shall include: (1) Project plans for the work to be carried out; (2) A statement […]
Section 24-1304 – Terms and Conditions for Allocation and Use of State Funds
(a) The allocation and use of State funds under this subtitle are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this section. (b) State funds may only be used for the purposes listed under § 24–1302 of this subtitle and approved by the Secretary under § 24–1303 of this subtitle. (c) The allocation and use of State […]
Section 24-1305 – Allocation of Funds
(a) The Board of Public Works shall make allocations from funds available under this subtitle in accordance with this subtitle. (b) The Board shall certify the allocations to the proper State officers, and the Treasurer shall make payments to or on behalf of the applicant, when needed, for the approved project. (c) The Board of Public Works may […]