(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department shall require Program recipients to apply for eligibility in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, the Medicare Part B Program, and the Medicare Part D Program within 60 days of notification to do so by the Department.
(b) The Department may not require Program recipients to apply for eligibility in the Medicare Part B Program or the Medicare Part D Program if the Department determines the Program recipient has comparable insurance coverage.
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