§ 16-101. Definitions

MD Health-Gen Code § 16-101 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.