(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
