Sec. 07.02.18.03. Eligibility

A. Eligibility for Respite Care Services. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, the following individuals are eligible for respite care services:

(1) A family residing in Maryland with an individual with a developmental or functional disability;

(2) An individual in Maryland with a developmental or functional disability, who does not reside with a family or;

(3) An individual in Maryland with a developmental or functional disability living in a foster home.

B. Exception. Except for an individual with a developmental or functional disability living in a foster home, families or informal caregivers who receive no respite support from other public or private agencies or programs shall have priority in receiving DHS respite care services funding.

C. Eligibility for Subsidy.

(1) A family or an individual with a developmental or functional disability eligible for respite care services may be eligible for a subsidy if the family's or the individual with the disability's total income is less than or equal to 150 percent of the State's median income adjusted to family size.

(2) If the family's or the individual with the developmental or functional disability's annual income equals or exceeds 150 percent of the State's median income, the family or individual with a disability pays the full fee for care.