Md. Code Regs. 07.02.19.03

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

Section 07.02.19.03 - Eligibility for CARE Services

A. An individual is eligible for CARE services if the individual:

(1) Is a resident of Maryland;

(2) Is an individual with a disability;

(3) Is 18 years old or older;

(4) Has no appropriate and willing relative who will provide a community placement;

(5) Does not require the provider to take responsibility for services beyond the capacity of the CARE program's adult foster care model of housing, including health services, treatment regimens, and interventions that require specialized professional intervention;

(6) Needs the CARE services provided in the CARE home;

(7) Agrees to pay the cost of placement from personal resources or through public assistance;

(8) Is not a relative of the provider; and

(9) Does not pose a risk or danger to him or herself and/or others.

B. Fee Consideration.

(1) Case management service is available without regard to income for a resident placed by the CARE program.

(2) A resident's income may determine whether the resident will be charged for certain supportive services provided or purchased by the local department.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.19.03

Regulations .03C amended effective July 13, 1986 (13:14 Md. R. 1631)
Regulations .03 amended; as an emergency provision effective February 24, 1986 (13:6 Md. R. 667); emergency status expired June 30, 1986
Regulations .03, Certified Adult Residential Environment C.A.R.E.(CARE) Program repealed effective June 11, 2001 (28:11 Md. R. 1053)
Regulations .03, Certified Adult Residential Environment (CARE) Program adopted effective June 11, 2001 (28:11 Md. R. 1053)
Regulation .03A amended effective July 17, 2008 (35:14 Md. R. 1245); amended effective 44:7 Md. R. 353, eff. 4/10/2017