(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 3 - Kidney Disease Program
Section 13-301 - Program Established
Section 13-303 - Findings; Responsibilities of State
Section 13-304 - Commission Established
Section 13-305 - Commission -- Membership
Section 13-306 - Commission -- Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
Section 13-307 - Commission -- Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
Section 13-308 - Rules, Regulations, and Standards
Section 13-309 - Duties of Secretary
Section 13-310 - Certification of Centers
Section 13-310.1 - Kidney Disease Fund
Section 13-311 - Certification of Eligibility
Section 13-312 - Application for Financial Assistance
Section 13-314 - Cost of Treatment -- Payments by State