To implement the policy set out in § 14–102 of this title, the Secretary, with the advice of the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of Aging, shall develop, supervise, and cause each local department to implement a program of protective services for disabled individuals and vulnerable adults.
(a) The adult protective services program shall include: (1) intake and investigative services including, if appropriate, medical, social, and psychiatric evaluation; (2) planning for the needs of the recipient of services; (3) assistance to locate, apply for, and effectively use home care, day care, chore services, transportation, counseling, emergency arrangements, and other health and social services; (4) cooperation with the […]
(a) The director may contract with any public or private organization to provide protective services. (b) The director may not contract with any other person to act as guardian of the person of a disabled individual.
(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall establish a fee schedule based on financial ability to pay under which the individual who receives protective services, or the individual’s legally responsible relative shall reimburse the federal, State, or local government for the services provided. (b) An individual may not be charged […]
The adult protective services program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.
