Maryland Health - General Section 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.