Section 16-101 - Definitions(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.(b)(1) As to a recipient of services under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law, a word used in this title has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 7-101 of this article.(2) As to a recipient of services under the Maryland Mental Health Law, a word used in this title has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 7.5-101 or § 10-101 of this article.(c) "Chargeable person" means:(1) Any responsible relative;(2) Except for a recipient of services, any other person who is legally responsible for the care of the individual; and(3) Any person who maintains a policy of health insurance under which a recipient of services is insured.(d)(1) "Cost of care" means the cost of care, maintenance, treatment, and support of a recipient of services.(2) "Cost of care" includes the cost of: (i) An evaluation of an individual required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law; and(ii) Any juvenile screening or treatment service provided to an individual under § 9-227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article.(e)(1) "Recipient of services" means an individual who receives care, maintenance, treatment, or support in a facility or program that is operated or funded wholly or partly by the Department.(2) "Recipient of services" includes: (i) An individual in a public facility under the Maryland Mental Health Law;(ii) An individual in a facility for an evaluation required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;(iii) An individual in a residential, public facility or a facility from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;(iv) An individual to whom juvenile screening or treatment services are provided under § 9-227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article; and(v) An individual in a private therapeutic group home from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Mental Health Law.(f) "Responsible relative" means: (1) The spouse of a recipient of services; and(2) The parents of a recipient of services who is a minor.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 541,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 540,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 469,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2015.