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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-137 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-137 - Home-Based and Community Services for Residents of Nursing Facilities -- Denial of Access Prohibited

    (a)    The Department may not deny an individual access to a home– and community–based services waiver due to a lack of funding for waiver services if:        (1)    (i)    The individual is living in a nursing facility at the time of the application for waiver services;            (ii)    At least 30 consecutive days of the individual’s nursing facility stay are eligible to be paid for by the Program;            (iii)    The individual meets all of the eligibility criteria for participation in the home– and community–based services waiver; and            (iv)    The home– and community–based services provided to the individual would qualify for federal matching funds; or        (2)    (i)    The individual is living at home or in the community at the time of the application for waiver services;            (ii)    The individual received home– and community–based services through Community First Choice for at least 30 consecutive days;            (iii)    The individual will be or has been terminated from participation in the Program on becoming entitled to or enrolled in Medicare Part A or enrolled in Medicare Part B;            (iv)    The individual meets all of the eligibility criteria for participation in the home– and community–based services waiver within 6 months after the completion of the application; and            (v)    The home– and community–based services provided to the individual would qualify for federal matching funds.    (b)    Nothing in this section is intended to result in a reduction of federal funds available to the Department.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-138 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-138 - Employed Persons With Disabilities Program

    (a)    To the extent that funding is available in the State budget, the Maryland Department of Health shall implement the Employed Persons with Disabilities Program by July 1, 2005.    (b)    The purpose of the Employed Persons with Disabilities Program is to encourage individuals with disabilities to seek or maintain employment.    (c)    (1)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations that develop specific eligibility criteria for participation in the Employed Persons with Disabilities Program.        (2)    Prior to adopting the regulations required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall:            (i)    Consult with the Coalition for Work Incentives Improvement; and            (ii)    Give preference to the recommendations for eligibility criteria developed by the Coalition.    (d)    At least every 3 years after the adoption of the regulations required under subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall review the regulations in consultation with the Coalition for Work Incentives Improvement.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-140 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-140 - State Plan Amendment to the Family Planning Program

    The Department shall apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a State plan amendment to the Family Planning Program that:        (1)    Provides, subject to the limitations of the State budget, family planning services to an individual whose individual income is at or below 250% of the poverty level, as allowed by federal law;        (2)    Does not impose age limitations on individuals who are able to receive family planning services;        (3)    Establishes a presumptive eligibility process for enrollment in the Family Planning Program; and        (4)    Exempts the Family Planning Program from federal coordination of benefits requirements if authorized under federal law.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-141 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-141 - Pilot Program to Provide Limited Dental Coverage to Adult Maryland Medical Assistance Program Recipients

    (a)    On or before September 1, 2018, the Department shall apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment to the State’s § 1115 HealthChoice Demonstration waiver to implement a pilot program to provide limited dental coverage to adult Program recipients.    (b)    If the amendment is approved under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall administer the pilot program.    (c)    The Department may limit:        (1)    Participation in the pilot program to Program recipients who are:            (i)    Dually eligible for health care coverage under both the Program and Medicare and for whom the Department may obtain federal matching funds; and            (ii)    Of a certain age;        (2)    The total number of participants in the pilot program; and        (3)    Operation of the pilot program to certain geographic regions of the State.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-141.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-141.2 - Telehealth Defined -- Pilot Program -- Outcome Data -- Reports Required

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTERS 17 AND 18 OF 2020 //    (a)    (1)    In this section, “telehealth” means a mode of delivering health care services through the use of telecommunications technologies by a health care practitioner to a patient at a different physical location than the health care practitioner.        (2)    “Telehealth” includes synchronous and asynchronous interactions.        (3)    “Telehealth” does not include the provision of health care services solely through audio–only calls, e–mail messages, or facsimile transmissions.    (b)    (1)    On or before December 1, 2020, the Department shall apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment to any of the State’s § 1115 waivers necessary to implement a pilot program to provide telehealth services to Program recipients regardless of the Program recipient’s location at the time telehealth services are provided.        (2)    Telehealth services available under the pilot program shall be limited to chronic condition management services.    (c)    If the amendment applied for under subsection (b) of this section is approved, the Department shall administer the pilot program.    (d)    The Department shall collect outcomes data on recipients of telehealth services under the pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program.    (e)    On or before December 1, 2020, and every 6 months thereafter until the application described under subsection (b) of this section is approved, the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the status of the application.    (f)    If the amendment applied for under subsection (b) of this section is approved, on or before December 1 each year following the approval, the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on the status of the pilot program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-142 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-142 - Fair Share Health Care Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Fair Share Health Care Fund.    (b)    There is a Fair Share Health Care Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to support the operations of the Program.    (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 Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (e)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    Any revenue received from payments made by employers under Title 8.5 of the Labor and Employment Article; and        (2)    Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (f)    The Fund may be used only to support the operations of the Program.    (g)    (1)    The Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be retained to the credit of the Fund.    (h)    The Fund shall be subject to an audit by the Office of Legislative Audits as provided for in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-143 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-143 - Legal Immigrants -- Pregnant Women and Children

    The Governor shall include in the budget bill for fiscal year 2008 at least $3,000,000 in General Fund State support for an immigrant health initiative to provide health care services for all legal immigrant children under the age of 18 years and pregnant women who meet program eligibility standards and arrived in the United States on or after August 22, 1996.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-145 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-145 - Information From and Liability of Health Insurance Carriers

    (a)    In this section, “carrier” means:        (1)    A health insurer;        (2)    A nonprofit health service plan;        (3)    A health maintenance organization;        (4)    A dental plan organization; and        (5)    Any other person included as a third party in § 1902(a)(25)(A) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.    (b)    (1)    A carrier shall provide, at the request of the Department, information about individuals who are eligible for benefits under the Program or are Program recipients so that the Department may determine whether an individual, the spouse of an individual, or the dependent of an individual is receiving health care coverage from a carrier and the nature of that coverage.        (2)    A carrier shall provide the information required under this subsection in a manner prescribed by the Department.    (c)    A carrier shall accept the Program’s right of recovery and the assignment to the Program of any right of an individual or other entity to payment from the carrier for an item or service for which payment has been made under the Program if the carrier has a legal obligation to make payment for the item or service.    (d)    As a condition of doing business in the State, a carrier shall comply with the requirements set forth in § 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(25)(I)(i) through (iv).    (e)    A carrier subject to this section may not reject, deny, limit, cancel, refuse to renew, increase the rates of, affect the terms or conditions of, or otherwise affect a health insurance policy or contract for a reason based wholly or partly on:        (1)    The eligibility of the individual for receiving benefits under the Program; or        (2)    The receipt by an individual of benefits under the Program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-146 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-146 - Report -- Change to Medical Eligibility for Nursing Facility Level of Care

    (a)    In this section, “home– and community–based waiver services” includes services provided under the Living at Home Waiver, the Older Adults Waiver, and the Medical Day Care Waiver.    (b)    At least 90 days prior to making any change to medical eligibility for Program long–term care services, including nursing facility services, home– and community–based waiver services, and other services that require a nursing facility level of care, the Department shall provide a report to:        (1)    The Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article; and        (2)    The Medicaid Advisory Committee.    (c)    The report required under subsection (b) of this section shall include:        (1)    The details of the intended change in medical eligibility;        (2)    A description of how the intended change will affect current medical eligibility;        (3)    The intended effective date of the change; and        (4)    Whether the change will be pursued through departmental policy, by regulation, or by statute.    (d)    The Department shall discuss any report submitted to the Medicaid Advisory Committee under subsection (b) of this section at a meeting of the Medicaid Advisory Committee.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-147 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-147 - Former Officials or Employees -- Participation in Contracts

    Notwithstanding § 5–504 of the General Provisions Article, a former official or employee may not be considered to have participated significantly in a contract if the former official or employee:         (1)    Did not develop a request for proposals resulting in the contract;        (2)    Did not participate in an evaluation committee or other State entity charged with selecting a contractor for the contract; and        (3)    Participated only by providing support or other assistance as directed by a senior manager after contract award as part of the transition process from a State–run Medicaid Management Information System to a private contracted operation.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-148 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 1 - Medical and Pharmacy Assistance Programs|Section 15-148 - Prior Authorization Not Required for Contraceptive Drug or Devices

    (a)    Except for a drug or device for which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a black box warning, the Program and the Maryland Children’s Health Program may not apply a prior authorization requirement for a contraceptive drug or device that is:        (1)    (i)    An intrauterine device; or            (ii)    An implantable rod;        (2)    Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and        (3)    Obtained under a prescription written by an authorized prescriber.    (b)    The Program and the Maryland Children’s Health Program shall provide coverage for a single dispensing to an enrollee of a supply of prescription contraceptives for a 12–month period.    (c)    The Program and the Maryland Children’s Health Program shall provide coverage for services rendered to an enrollee by a licensed pharmacist under § 12–511 of the Health Occupations Article, to the same extent as services rendered by any other licensed health care practitioner, in screening an enrollee and prescribing contraceptives for the enrollee.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Children's Health Program|Section 15-301 - Established; Purpose; Administration; Eligible Participants

    (a)    There is a Maryland Children’s Health Program.    (b)    The Maryland Children’s Health Program shall provide, subject to the limitations of the State budget and any other requirements imposed by the State and as permitted by federal law or waiver, comprehensive medical care and other health care services to an individual who has a family income at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and who is under the age of 19 years.    (c)    The Maryland Children’s Health Program shall be administered:        (1)    Except as provided in item (3) of this subsection, for individuals whose family income is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, through the Program under Subtitle 1 of this title requiring individuals to enroll in managed care organizations;        (2)    For eligible individuals whose family income is above 200 percent, but at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, through the MCHP premium plan under § 15-301.1 of this subtitle; or        (3)    In fiscal year 2004 only, for eligible individuals whose family income is above 185 percent, but at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, through the MCHP premium plan under § 15-301.1 of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    The Department shall provide eligible individuals and health care providers with an accurate directory or other listing of all available providers:            (i)    In written form, made available upon request; and            (ii)    On an Internet database.        (2)    The Department shall update the Internet database at least every 30 days.        (3)    The written directory shall include a conspicuous reference to the Internet database.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-301.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Children's Health Program|Section 15-301.1 - Premium Plans

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Eligible individual” means an individual who qualifies to participate in the Maryland Children’s Health Program under § 15-301(b) of this subtitle.        (3)    “Family contribution” means the portion of the premium cost paid for an eligible individual to enroll and participate in the Maryland Children’s Health Program.        (4)    “MCHP premium plan” means the plan established under this section to provide access to health insurance coverage to eligible individuals through managed care organizations under the Maryland Children’s Health Program.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, this section applies only to individuals whose family income is above 200 percent, but at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.    (c)    (1)    As a requirement of enrollment and participation in the MCHP premium plan, the parent or guardian of an eligible individual shall agree to pay the following annual family contribution:            (i)    In fiscal year 2004 only, for an eligible individual whose family income is above 185 percent, but at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, an amount equal to 2 percent of the annual income of a family of two at 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines;            (ii)    For an eligible individual whose family income is above 200 percent, but at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, an amount equal to 2 percent of the annual income of a family of two at 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines; and            (iii)    For an eligible individual whose family income is above 250 percent, but at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, an amount equal to 2 percent of the annual income of a family of two at 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.        (2)    The family contribution amounts required under paragraph (1) of this subsection apply on a per family basis regardless of the number of eligible individuals each family has enrolled in the MCHP premium plan.    (d)    The Department shall adopt regulations necessary to implement this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Children's Health Program|Section 15-302 - Review, Monitoring, and Disapproval of Applications; Termination of Coverage

    (a)    (1)    The Department shall monitor applications to determine whether employers and employees have voluntarily terminated coverage under an employer sponsored health benefit plan that included dependent coverage in order to participate in the Maryland Children’s Health Program established under §§ 15-301 and 15-301.1 of this subtitle.        (2)    The Department, in particular, shall review applications of individuals who qualified for Program benefits under the Maryland Children’s Health Program established under §§ 15-301 and 15-301.1 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    An application may be disapproved if it is determined that an individual under the age of 19 years to be covered under the Maryland Children’s Health Program, for whom the application was submitted, was covered by an employer sponsored health benefit plan with dependent coverage which was voluntarily terminated within 6 months preceding the date of the application.        (2)    In determining whether an applicant has voluntarily terminated coverage under an employer sponsored health benefit plan for purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a voluntary termination may not be construed to include:            (i)    Loss of employment due to factors other than voluntary termination;            (ii)    Change to a new employer that does not provide an option for dependent coverage;            (iii)    Change of address so that no employer sponsored health benefit plan is available;            (iv)    Discontinuation of health benefits to all dependents of employees of the applicant’s employer; or            (v)    Expiration of the applicant’s continuation of coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 3 - Maryland Children's Health Program|Section 15-303 - Enrollment of Program Recipients Into Managed Care Organizations; Expedited Eligibility

    (a)    (1)    The Department shall be responsible for enrolling program recipients in managed care organizations under the Maryland Children’s Health Program established under §§ 15–301 and 15–301.1 of this subtitle.        (2)    The Department may contract with an entity to perform any part or all of its enrollment responsibilities under paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (3)    The Department or its enrollment contractor, to the extent feasible in its marketing, outreach, and enrollment programs, shall hire individuals receiving assistance under the Family Investment Program established under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Human Services Article.    (b)    (1)    To the extent allowed under federal law and regulations, the Secretary shall implement expedited eligibility for any individual who applies through the local health department for the Maryland Children’s Health Program under §§ 15-301 and 15-301.1 of this subtitle, including any individual with associated food stamp, cash assistance, or medical assistance cases.        (2)    The Secretary shall designate organizations that may:            (i)    Assist individuals in the application process; and            (ii)    Perform other outreach functions.        (3)    In designating the organizations under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure the inclusion of statewide and local organizations that provide services to children of all ages in each region of the State, and shall provide such organizations with:            (i)    Forms that are necessary for parents, guardians, and other individuals to submit applications to the Maryland Children’s Health Program on behalf of a child; and            (ii)    Information on how to assist parents, guardians, and other individuals in completing and filing such applications.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  15-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 15 - Assistance Programs|Subtitle 4 - Qualified State Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership|Section 15-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commissioner” means the Insurance Commissioner.    (c)    “Program” means the Qualified State Long–Term Care Insurance Partnership.