Sec. 10.18.05.01. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)” means the medical condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

(2) “Applicant” means an individual who has submitted an application to the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program and whose eligibility status for the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program has not yet been determined.

(3) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.

(4) “Disenroll” means to end Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program benefits.

(5) “Drug” means an article intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and covered by the Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program as specified in COMAR 10.18.06.04.

(6) “Enrolled in MADAP” means that an applicant has been approved to receive Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program benefits.

(7) “Gross household income” means the income derived from sources provided in Regulation .02E of this chapter.

(8) “Health care practitioner” means any individual licensed to prescribe U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs or other products in the state in which they practice.

(9) “Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)” means the virus that causes AIDS.

(10) “Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP)” means the program administered by the Department that provides services specified in COMAR 10.18.06.04 for enrolled recipients.

(11) “Medical Assistance” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.09.24.02.

(12) “Open formulary” means all U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved prescription medications and related devices that are not on the list of excluded drugs and other products maintained by the Department according to COMAR 10.18.06.04-1.

(13) “Recipient” means an individual who is enrolled in MADAP.

(14) “Resident” means an individual:

(a) Who is living in the State voluntarily with the intention of making it that individual’s home and not for a temporary purpose; and

(b) For whom any temporary absence from the State is coupled with an intent to return so as not to interrupt the continuity of the residence.

(15) “Verification of eligibility” means the information a recipient provides to the Department to confirm that the recipient is still eligible to receive MADAP benefits according to Regulation .03B(1)(a) of this chapter.