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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 15 - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund|Section 24-1502 - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund

    (a)    There is a Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Coordination Services Grant Program Fund.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to make grants to counties and municipalities to provide care coordination services to low–income pregnant and postpartum women and to children from birth to 3 years old.    (c)    The Secretary shall:        (1)    Award grants from the Fund; and        (2)    Oversee the operation of the Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (2)    Investment earnings of the Fund; and        (3)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (f)    (1)    In fiscal year 2020, the Governor shall include in the annual budget $50,000 for the Fund.        (2)    For fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget $100,000 for the Fund.    (g)    The Fund may be used only to provide grants to counties and municipalities to provide care coordination services to low–income pregnant and postpartum women and children from birth to 3 years old.    (h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund, including interest earnings under subsection (e) of this section.    (i)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.    (j)    Money expended from the Fund for grants under this subtitle is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for care coordination services.    (k)    The Fund is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 15 - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund|Section 24-1503 - Application for Grant

    (a)    Any county or municipality may apply to the Secretary for a grant from the Fund to be applied toward a program that provides care coordination services  to low–income pregnant and postpartum women and to children from birth to 3 years old.    (b)    An application for a grant from the Fund shall include, at minimum:        (1)    Evidence that the county’s or municipality’s care coordination services will be a collaborative effort involving:            (i)    The appropriate public service agencies; and            (ii)    Community–based providers; and        (2)    A plan for the establishment of a database that collects data from the program to ensure that the services are provided to the families with the highest need.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 15 - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund|Section 24-1504 - Awarding Grants

    (a)    The Secretary, after consultation with the members of the Children’s Cabinet, shall establish procedures for the distribution of money from the Fund.    (b)    Priority on awarding grants shall be given to proposals from a county or municipality that:        (1)    Has:            (i)    A high number of births to women enrolled in Medicaid;            (ii)    High rates of infant mortality; and            (iii)    High rates of preterm births; and        (2)    Demonstrates that the program will be coordinated with community–based service providers.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 15 - Maryland Prenatal and Infant Care Grant Program Fund|Section 24-1505 - Annual Report

    A county or municipality awarded a grant from the Fund shall submit annually to the Secretary and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report that includes data describing:        (1)    The services provided;        (2)    The number of individuals receiving services;        (3)    Outcomes for individuals receiving services; and        (4)    An assessment of the funded activities’ ability to scale.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 16 - Community Dental Clinics Grant Program|Section 24-1601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Community dental clinic” means a nonprofit organization that provides dental services and is:            (i)    A health care center or program that offers dental services:                1.    Free of cost or on a sliding scale fee schedule; and                2.    Without regard to an individual’s ability to pay; and            (ii)    Wholly owned and operated under the authority of a county, municipal corporation, or nonprofit organization.        (2)    “Community dental clinic” does not include a federally qualified health center or a federally qualified health center look–alike.    (c)    “Nonprofit organization” means:        (1)    A bona fide religious organization, no part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of a facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in a facility, or the expansion of a facility; or        (2)    An organization:            (i)    That is chartered as a nonprofit corporation and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as nonprofit; and            (ii)    No part of the earnings of which inures to the benefit of any individual or is used for any purpose other than the maintenance and operation of a facility, the purchase of equipment to be used in a facility, or the expansion of a facility.    (d)    “Wholly owned” includes leased, if:        (1)    (i)    The lease is for a minimum term of 15 years following project completion; or            (ii)    The lease agreement extends the right of purchase to the lessee; and        (2)    The lessor consents to the recording, in the land records of the county or Baltimore City where the facility is located, of a notice of the State’s right of recovery as provided under § 24–1606 of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 16 - Community Dental Clinics Grant Program|Section 24-1602 - Community Dental Clinics Grant Program

    (a)    There is a Community Dental Clinics 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 the purpose of supporting the provision of dental services by community dental clinics through:        (1)    The conversion of public buildings or parts of public buildings to community dental clinics;        (2)    The acquisition of existing buildings or parts of buildings for use as community dental clinics;        (3)    The renovation of community dental clinics;        (4)    The purchase of capital equipment for community dental clinics; or        (5)    The planning, design, and construction of community dental clinics.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 16 - Community Dental Clinics Grant Program|Section 24-1603 - Grants for Specific Projects

    (a)    Any county, municipal corporation, or nonprofit organization sponsoring a project involving work specified in § 24–1602 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 listing the personnel employed or to be employed at the community dental clinic, including all remuneration and perquisites for personal services and all other expenses paid or to be paid to the personnel;        (3)    All other expenses incurred or to be incurred in operating the community dental clinic; and        (4)    The schedule of rates charged or to be charged for services rendered.    (c)    On approval of a project and the project plans, the Secretary promptly shall report the application to the Board of Public Works, together with the Secretary’s recommendation that the Board make funds available as provided in this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 16 - Community Dental Clinics Grant Program|Section 24-1604 - 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 be used only for the purposes listed under § 24–1602 of this subtitle and approved by the Secretary under § 24–1603 of this subtitle.    (c)    The allocation and use of State funds under this subtitle are subject to the following terms and conditions:        (1)    Any federal or other grant that is received for an eligible project shall be applied first to the cost of the project;        (2)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a State grant may not exceed 75% of the cost of eligible work remaining unpaid after all federal grants have been applied; and        (3)    For purposes of this subtitle, community development block grant funds shall be considered as local matching funds and may not be considered as federal grant funds.    (d)    For a project designated as eligible for poverty area funding under federal regulations, State plans, or departmental regulations, a State grant may cover up to 90% of the cost of eligible work remaining unpaid after all federal grants have been applied.    (e)    The amount of the State grant recommended to the Board of Public Works for any project shall be determined after consideration of:        (1)    All eligible projects;        (2)    The total of unallocated State funds available at the time the grant recommendation is made to the Board of Public Works; and        (3)    The priorities of area need established by the Department.    (f)    (1)    No portion of the proceeds of a State grant may be used:            (i)    To further sectarian religious instruction;            (ii)    In connection with the design, acquisition, or construction of any building to be used as a place of sectarian religious worship or instruction; or            (iii)    In connection with any program or department of divinity for any religious denomination.        (2)    On the request of the Board of Public Works, the applicant shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Board that the proceeds of the grant are not being used for a purpose prohibited under this subsection or under applicable federal law.    (g)    Beginning in fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include an appropriation in the State operating budget bill or capital budget bill to be distributed and managed in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 16 - Community Dental Clinics Grant Program|Section 24-1605 - Allocations; Certification; Regulations

    (a)    The Board of Public Works shall make allocations from funds available under this subtitle in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    The Board of Public Works shall certify the allocations to the proper State officers, and the State Treasurer shall make payments to or on behalf of the applicant, when needed, for the approved project.    (c)    The Board of Public Works may adopt regulations to implement this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 16 - Community Dental Clinics Grant Program|Section 24-1607 - Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants|Section 24-1701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Education loan” means any loan that is obtained for tuition, educational expenses, or living expenses for undergraduate or graduate study leading to practice as a physician or physician assistant.    (c)    “Fund” means the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund.    (d)    “Primary care” includes:        (1)    Primary care;        (2)    Family medicine;        (3)    Internal medicine;        (4)    Obstetrics;        (5)    Pediatrics;        (6)    Geriatrics;        (7)    Emergency medicine;        (8)    Women’s health;        (9)    Psychiatry; and        (10)    Preventative medicine.    (e)    “Program” means the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants|Section 24-1702 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund Established

    (a)    (1)    There is a Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Fund in the State.        (2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.        (4)    The Fund shall be invested and reinvested in the same manner as other State funds.        (5)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.    (b)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Revenue generated through a permanent funding structure recommended to the General Assembly by a stakeholder workgroup convened by the Department; and        (2)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (c)    Expenditures from the Fund shall be made by an appropriation in the annual State budget or by an approved budget amendment as provided under § 7–209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (d)    The money in the Fund shall be used by the Office to administer the Program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants|Section 24-1703 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants Established

    There is a Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants in the State.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants|Section 24-1704 - Assistance With Repayment; Unspent Money

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “eligible field of employment” means employment by an organization, institution, association, society, or corporation that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.        (2)    “Eligible field of employment” includes employment by the State or any local government in the State.    (b)    The Department shall assist in the repayment with the funds transferred to the Department by the Comptroller under § 14–207(d) of the Health Occupations Article of the amount of education loans owed by a physician or physician assistant who:        (1)    (i)    Practices primary care in an eligible field of employment in a geographic area of the State that has been federally designated; or            (ii)    Is a medical resident specializing in primary care who agrees to practice for at least 2 years as a primary care physician in an eligible field of employment in a geographic area of the State that has been federally designated; and        (2)    Meets any other requirements established by the Department.    (c)    Any unspent portions of the money that is transferred to the Department for use under this subtitle from the Board of Physicians Fund may not be transferred to or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund maintained by the Department to administer the Program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants|Section 24-1705 - Additional Assistance Priority of Funding for Repayment

    (a)    In addition to the assistance provided under § 24–1704 of this subtitle, the Department may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a physician or physician assistant who:        (1)    Practices a medical specialty that has been identified by the Department as being in shortage in the geographic area of the State where the physician or physician assistant practices that specialty; and        (2)    Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Department.    (b)    The Department shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order:        (1)    Physicians and physician assistants that meet the requirements under § 24–1704(b) of this subtitle;        (2)    Physicians and physician assistants practicing primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of primary care physicians or physician assistants; and        (3)    Physicians and physician assistants practicing a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants|Section 24-1706 - Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subtitle, including:         (1)    Establishing the maximum number of participants in the Program each year in each priority area described under § 24–1705 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Establishing the minimum and maximum amount of loan repayment assistance awarded under this subtitle in each priority area described under § 24–1705 of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  24-1707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 24 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants|Section 24-1707 - Annual Reports on Program Participants

    On or before October 1, 2021, and each October 1 thereafter, the Department shall report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:        (1)    The eligible physicians, physician assistants, and medical residents who applied for the Program, including information on:            (i)    The specialty of the physician, physician assistant, or medical resident;            (ii)    The type and location of the site in which the physician, physician assistant, or medical resident provided services; and            (iii)    The geographic area served by the physician, physician assistant, or medical resident; and        (2)    The physicians, physician assistants, and medical residents who participated in the Program, including information on:            (i)    The amount of assistance provided to each participant;            (ii)    The specialty of the participant;            (iii)    The type and location of the site in which the participant provided services; and            (iv)    The geographic area served by the participant.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  1-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 1-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “County” means a county of this State and, unless expressly provided otherwise, Baltimore City.    (c)    “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.    (d)    “Household member” means someone who is:        (1)    The individual’s:            (i)    Spouse;            (ii)    Son;            (iii)    Daughter;            (iv)    Ward; or            (v)    Parent; or        (2)    The individual’s relative:            (i)    Who shares the individual’s legal residence; or            (ii)    Whose financial affairs are under the legal or actual control of the individual.    (e)    “Includes” or “including” means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.    (f)    “Oral competency” means general English–speaking proficiency as evidenced by achievement of a passing score obtained on a Board approved standardized test.    (g)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (h)    “Physician” means, except in Title 14 of this article, an individual who is authorized by a law of this State to practice medicine in this State.    (i)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health.    (j)    “State” means:        (1)    A state, possession, or territory of the United States;        (2)    The District of Columbia; or        (3)    The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.    (k)    “Substantial financial interest” means:        (1)    An asset with a fair market value of $1,000 or more; or        (2)    A source of income of $500 or more in a calendar year.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  1-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 1-102 - Legislative Policy

    (a)    It is the policy of the State that health occupations should be regulated and controlled as provided in this article to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.    (b)    The health occupations boards established by this article, the majority of whose members are licensed or certified under this article, are created to function as independent boards, with the intent that a peer group is best qualified to regulate, control, and otherwise discipline in a fair and unbiased manner the licensees or certificate holders who practice in the State.