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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)(1) As to a recipient of services under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law, 1 a word used in this title has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 7-101 of this article.
(c) “Chargeable person” means:
(1) Any responsible relative;
(2) Except for a recipient of services, any other person who is legally responsible for the care of the individual; and
(3) Any person who maintains a policy of health insurance under which a recipient of services is insured.
(d)(1) “Cost of care” means the cost of care, maintenance, treatment, and support of a recipient of services.
(2) “Cost of care” includes the cost of:
(i) An evaluation of an individual required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law; and
(ii) Any juvenile screening or treatment service provided to an individual under § 9-227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article.
(e)(1) “Recipient of services” means an individual who receives care, maintenance, treatment, or support in a facility or program that is operated or funded wholly or partly by the Department.
(2) “Recipient of services” includes:
(i) An individual in a public facility under the Maryland Mental Health Law;
(ii) An individual in a facility for an evaluation required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;
(iii) An individual in a residential, public facility or a facility from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;
(iv) An individual to whom juvenile screening or treatment services are provided under § 9-227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article; and
(v) An individual in a private therapeutic group home from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Mental Health Law.
(f) “Responsible relative” means:
(1) The spouse of a recipient of services; and
(2) The parents of a recipient of services who is a minor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 16-101 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-16-101/
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