Maryland Health - General Section 19-505

      (a)      Admission of an individual to a center shall be based on:

            (1)      The statement of a physician who, after an examination of the individual, finds that the individual needs care at a center; and

            (2)      The review and approval of an application for admission of the individual by the center.

      (b)      If an individual cannot be placed in a special facility in this State that can treat the condition of the individual, the individual may be admitted to a center.

      (c)      A center may not admit an individual who has:

            (1)      A mental disorder of the type that requires care in a mental health facility; or

            (2)      An orthopedic disease for which medical treatment is available in a special orthopedic hospital.

      (d)      (1)      The centers shall be operated primarily for residents of this State.

            (2)      A center may admit an individual who is not a resident of this State if:

                  (i)      The individual is admitted and discharged in accordance with a specific regional health program or specific demonstration or study project approved by the Department; and

                  (ii)      This State is reimbursed for the full cost of services to the individual.