2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 16-101 - Definitions

§16-101.

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) (1) As to a recipient of services under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law, a word used in this title has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 7-101 of this article.

(2) As to a recipient of services under the Maryland Mental Hygiene Law, a word used in this title has the same meaning as is indicated by a definition of the word in § 10-101 of this article.

(c) “Chargeable person” means:

(1) Any responsible relative;

(2) Except for a recipient of services, any other person who is legally responsible for the care of the individual; and

(3) Any person who maintains a policy of health insurance under which a recipient of services is insured.

(d) (1) “Cost of care” means the cost of care, maintenance, treatment, and support of a recipient of services.

(2) “Cost of care” includes the cost of:

(i) An evaluation of an individual required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law; and

(ii) Any juvenile screening or treatment service provided to an individual under § 9-227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article.

(e) (1) “Recipient of services” means an individual who receives care, maintenance, treatment, or support in a facility or program that is operated or funded wholly or partly by the Department.

(2) “Recipient of services” includes:

(i) An individual in a public facility under the Maryland Mental Hygiene Law;

(ii) An individual in a facility for an evaluation required under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;

(iii) An individual in a residential, public facility or a facility from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Law;

(iv) An individual to whom juvenile screening or treatment services are provided under § 9-227(b)(1)(ii) of the Human Services Article; and

(v) An individual in a private therapeutic group home from which this State obtains residential care under the Maryland Mental Hygiene Law.

(f) “Responsible relative” means:

(1) The spouse of a recipient of services;

(2) The parents of a recipient of services who is a minor; and

(3) The children of a recipient of services.