Maryland Health - General Section 15-131

      (a)      The Department shall investigate development of integrated care systems and the feasibility and desirability of applying for a home- and community-based services waiver in order to maximize federal matching funds for the provision of services to adults who:

            (1)      Have functional disabilities, including Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;

            (2)      Have family income not greater than 200% of the federal poverty level; and

            (3)      Would otherwise require nursing home institutionalization.

      (b)      The services covered under the waiver under this section may include:

            (1)      Routine and emergency respite care;

            (2)      Adult day care;

            (3)      Personal care;

            (4)      Case management; and

            (5)      Homemaker services.

      (c)      The Department may place a reasonable limit on the number of individuals or on the geographic area of the State included in the waiver under this section.