Maryland Health - General Section 13-311
§ 13-311.
  (a)   The Department shall certify an individual as eligible for benefits under the Program if the Department determines that:
    (1)   The individual has chronic kidney disease as defined in the Commission's regulations; and
    (2)   The individual meets the residency, citizenship, and other nonmedical eligibility requirements established by the Department.
  (b)   (1)   The certification of an individual under this section shall be for a period of 1 year.
    (2)   The certification is renewable after each 1-year period if the individual meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.