Md. Code Regs. 07.03.01.02

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 07.03.01.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Applicant" means an individual who has submitted an application for assistance directly or through the individual's authorized representative or, if incompetent or incapacitated, through someone acting responsibly for the individual, and whose application is pending.

(2) Application.

(a) "Application" means giving written notice to the local department of social services of the desire to receive assistance.

(b) "Application" does not include an inquiry, which is simply a request for information about eligibility requirements for benefits.

(3) "Authorized representative" means an individual who has been designated in writing by the applicant or recipient to act on behalf of the applicant or recipient.

(4) "Benefit" means a grant provided under a program as described in Regulation .01 of this chapter.

(5) "Department" means the Department of Human Resources.

(6) "Local department" means a department of social services in a county or Baltimore City and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

(7) "Recipient" means an individual in an active case.

(8) Verification.

(a) "Verification" means proof that the statements made by an individual during the application or redetermination of eligibility for benefits are true.

(b) "Verification" includes proof contained in documents or records of public or private agencies, firms, or individuals.

Md. Code Regs. 07.03.01.02

Regulations .02 effective July 7, 1976 (3:14 Md. R. 746)
Regulation .02 amended effective December 30, 1977 (4:27 Md. R. 2102)
Regulation .02E amended effective July 18, 1994 (21:14 Md. R. 1227)
Regulations .02 and new Regulation .02H adopted effective August 10, 1987 (14:16 Md. R. 1772)
Regulation .02I amended effective June 1, 1979 (6:11 Md. R. 977)
Regulation .02J amended effective July 18, 1994 (21:14 Md. R. 1227)
Regulations .02 adopted effective December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2127)