Md. Code Regs. 12.11.06.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 12.11.06.04 - Notification of Benefits

A. For the purpose of informing individuals who may be entitled to benefits under this chapter, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (Department) shall work with the Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs, other State and local government agencies and private agencies the Department determines to be appropriate, to communicate the availability of, eligibility criteria for, and application process for a benefit under this chapter.

B. The Department, with the approval of the Secretary, may establish an agreement with the Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs or other State or local government agency for the purpose of communicating the availability of, eligibility criteria for, and application process for a benefit under this chapter.

C. The Executive Director, Human Resources Services Division for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (Executive Director),or a designee, shall take reasonable steps to notify a potential recipient of the death benefit under this chapter:

(1) When the Executive Director receives information concerning the death of an eligible decedent; and

(2) After 1 year from the date of death of an eligible decedent, if no application for the death benefit for the eligible decedent is received.

Md. Code Regs. 12.11.06.04

Regulations .04 adopted effective 42:7 Md. R. 571, eff.4/13/2015