MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  13-17A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs|Subtitle 17A - Breathe Easy East Baltimore Pilot Program|Section 13-17A-01 - Breathe Easy East Baltimore Pilot Program [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Eligible household” means a household located in East Baltimore City that:            (i)    Has a household income of not more than 150% of the federal poverty level; and            (ii)    Includes an individual who is under the age of 14 years.        (3)    “Pilot Program” means the Breathe Easy East Baltimore Pilot Program.    (b)    (1)    There is a Breathe Easy East Baltimore Pilot Program in the Baltimore City Health Department.        (2)    The purpose of the Pilot Program is to provide and study the effects of asthma remediation services on eligible households.        (3)    Asthma remediation services provided by the Pilot Program may include cleaning, education, structural interventions, and any other services the Baltimore City Health Department, in consultation with the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, determines to be necessary.    (c)    The Baltimore City Health Department, in consultation with the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, shall:        (1)    On or before July 1, 2020, select eligible households to participate in the Pilot Program;        (2)    Provide participating eligible households with asthma remediation services; and        (3)    Study the effect that asthma remediation services have on the well–being of members of participating eligible households by measuring, relative to individuals who do not receive asthma remediation services:            (i)    Health outcomes;            (ii)    Economic outcomes; and            (iii)    Educational outcomes for children.    (d)    In addition to the items listed in subsection (c) of this section, the Baltimore City Health Department may include in the Pilot Program, at the discretion of the Baltimore City Health Department:        (1)    Implementation of policies and procedures to encourage participation in the Pilot Program; and        (2)    Development of a referral process or integrated partnerships with other local or State agencies through which eligible households may access programs and services that target improved health.    (e)    In addition to any other funds available for the Pilot Program, the Baltimore City Health Department shall attempt to access any federal funds related to asthma remediation services for households.    (f)    (1)    On or before December 1, 2024, the Baltimore City Health Department shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the Pilot Program.        (2)    The report required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:            (i)    The number of eligible households participating in the Pilot Program;            (ii)    Information regarding how the Pilot Program has affected the health, economic, and educational well–being of the members of participating eligible households; and            (iii)    A recommendation on whether the Pilot Program should be extended or expanded.