Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 15-133 - Grants to improve home- and community-based service systems(a) The State shall apply to the Health Care Financing Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services for grants to assist states in improving home- and community-based service systems, including:(1) Real choice system change grants;(2) Nursing facility transition grants and "access housing" grants; and(3) Community-based attendant services with consumer control grants.(b) The Department shall seek input from eligible individuals, the individuals' representatives, and service providers in developing and implementing the Program.(c) On or before July 1, 2001, the Department shall notify the Health Care Financing Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services of Maryland's intent to expand the current Medicaid home- and community-based waiver for adults with physical disabilities, under § 1915(c) of the federal Social Security Act to redirect funds to develop appropriate funding for this Program.