Md. Code Regs. 18.18.01.05

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

Section 18.18.01.05 - Maintaining Enrollment

A. The Department has established requirements to maintain enrollment in the Program.

B. Maintaining Enrollment.

(1) Regular Communication. An enrollee shall respond to communications from the Ombudsman within a reasonable time period as required by the Department. If an enrollee's contact information changes, the updated contact information must be shared seasonably with the Ombudsman.

(2) Assistance Agreement. An enrollee must follow any assistance plan created for them by the Ombudsman. The assistance plan may include an obligation to:

(a) Apply for tax credits, grants, or other public benefits as recommended by the Ombudsman;

(b) Meet with housing and financial counselors and legal service providers; and

(c) Take advantage of other assistance strategies recommended by the Ombudsman to help an enrollee pay their total outstanding tax debt and improve their financial situation.

(3) Financial Information. When requested by the Ombudsman, an enrollee shall provide detailed and complete information about their financial situation to aid in developing an appropriate assistance strategy. An enrollee shall immediately report to the Ombudsman any significant changes to their financial circumstances as they occur.

(4) Repayment Requirement. For any total outstanding tax debt paid by the Department on behalf of an enrollee under Tax-Property Article, §14-887, Annotated Code of Maryland, the enrollee shall repay the Department in monthly installments based on a plan agreed upon during the enrollment process.

Md. Code Regs. 18.18.01.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 49:25 Md. R.1041-1070, eff. 12/12/2022