Maryland Health - General Section 13-801

CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE

// SPECIAL NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS CHANGED BY CHAPTER 401 OF 2005 AND WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 //

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

      (b)      "Commission" means the Community Services Reimbursement Rate Commission.

      (c)      "Consumer safety costs" means the costs incurred by a provider for care that is provided to comply with any regulatory requirements in the staffing or manner of care provided, including cost factors related to health and safety that are stated in the care plan required for an individual.

      (d)      "Provider" means a community-based agency or program funded:

            (1)      By the Developmental Disabilities Administration to serve individuals with developmental disabilities; or

            (2)      By the Mental Hygiene Administration to serve individuals with mental disorders.

      (e)      "Rate" means the reimbursement rate paid by the Department to a provider from State general funds, Maryland Medical Assistance Program funds, other State or federal funds, or a combination of those funds.