Maryland Health - General Section 15-405

CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE

** SPECIAL NOTE: NOT IN EFFECT - CONTINGENCY - CHAPTER 442 - 1996 **

      (a)      When the benefits payable under the long-term care policy approved under § 15-404 of this subtitle are exhausted, determination of eligibility for medical assistance shall be made in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

      (b)      In determining eligibility for medical assistance, an amount of resources equal to the amount of benefits paid under the long-term care policy shall be excluded from the Department's calculation of the individual's resources, to the extent the payments:

            (1)      Are for services that medical assistance approves or covers for recipients;

            (2)      Are for the lower of the actual charge and the amount paid by the insurance company; and

            (3)      Are for nursing home care or approved home care and community-based services.