Md. Code Regs. 07.02.14.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 07.02.14.03 - Eligibility

A. An individual is eligible for IHAS if the individual:

(1) Is receiving case management in a social service program from the local department, or from a social service agency through an arrangement with the administration, and requires the service as a part of a treatment plan to:

(a) Prevent or reduce the length of institutional placement;

(b) Prevent or reduce the length of out-of-home placement of children;

(c) Prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation; or

(d) Promote self-sufficiency;

(2) Is unable to obtain the necessary paraprofessional services from another resource;

(3) Is willing to accept IHAS; and

(4) Agrees to pay any fee required in a fee schedule published by the administration.

B. Waiver of Fees.

(1) The director of a local department or the designee may waive a fee for service for applicants or clients who require services as part of a treatment plan to prevent or remedy abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation.

(2) The local department shall document in the case record every 90 days the continued need for the waiver.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.14.03

Regulations .03, Homemaker Service, repealed effective July 1, 1985 (12:13 Md. R. 1278)
Regulations .03, In-Home Aide Services, adopted effective July 1, 1985 (12:13 Md. R. 1278)
Regulations .03 adopted effective October 15, 2001 (28:20 Md. R. 1780)
Regulation .03 amended effective July 28, 2008 (35:15 Md. R. 1347)