(a) A claim under this subtitle shall: (1) contain a concise statement of facts that sets forth the nature of the claim, including the date and place of the alleged tort;(2) demand specific damages;(3) state the name and address of each party;(4) state the name, address, and telephone number of counsel for the claimant, if any; and(5) be signed by the claimant, or the legal representative or counsel for the claimant.(b) The Treasurer may: (1) consider a claim for money damages under this subtitle or delegate wholly or partly this responsibility to other State personnel; and(2) contract for any support services that are needed to carry out this responsibility properly.(c)(1) In this section, "structured settlement" means a plan for the payment of a settlement or judgment to a claimant for damages in periodic installments.(2) Unless a contract with a private insurer provides otherwise, the Treasurer or designee may compromise and settle a claim for money damages after the Treasurer or designee consults with the Attorney General.(3) The State may enter into a structured settlement to the extent permitted in § 12-104(a)(2) of this subtitle.(4) If a structured settlement is entered into, the State and the claimant shall select the investment company by mutual agreement.(5) The acceptance of a settlement by a claimant is, as to that claimant:(ii) a complete release of each claim arising from the same cause of action against: 2. each of its units; and(d) A claim under this subtitle is denied finally:(1) if the Treasurer or designee sends the claimant, or the legal representative or counsel for the claimant written notice of denial by: (ii) regular mail, if regular mail is the only available means of notifying the claimant; or(2) if the Treasurer or designee fails to give notice of a final decision within 6 months after the filing of the claim.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 654, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2023.Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 653, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2023.