§ 5-5B-04. Impairment; eligibility period

MD Human Svs Code § 5-5B-04 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    If an applicant has an impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months, the applicant shall:

(1)    pursue Supplemental Security Income; and

(2)    sign an interim payment reimbursement authorization that:

(i)    gives the Social Security Administration authority to mail the applicant’s payments to the Department or the local department; and

(ii)    authorizes the Department or local department to deduct from the payments an amount equal to the assistance granted the applicant under this subtitle.

(b)    A recipient who is otherwise eligible under this subtitle may not receive assistance for more than 9 months in a 36–month period, unless the recipient:

(1)    has been certified as medically disabled by a licensed health care provider on the medical form required under § 5–5B–05 of this subtitle; and

(2)    has a pending application for Supplemental Security Income that has not been withdrawn or finally denied.