Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 1. |
Subtitle 02. DIVISION OF REIMBURSEMENTS |
Chapter 10.02.02. Abandonment or Abuse of Responsible Relatives by Recipients of Care |
Sec. 10.02.02.02. Scope
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It is the policy of the Maryland Department of Health, in accordance with:
A. Health-General Article, §16-203(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, to excuse a legally responsible relative from contributing to the cost of in-patient care of a recipient of services if that legally responsible relative has been abandoned by the recipient of services;
B. Health-General Article, §16-203(a)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland, to excuse all legally responsible relatives from contributing to the cost of in-patient care of a recipient of services if that recipient of services has committed any of the following actions in relation to any legally responsible relative:
(1) Abuse or physical abuse;
(2) Crime of violence; or
(3) Sexual abuse.