Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Chronic Disease Centers
Section 19-505 - Admissions

(a)    Admission of an individual to a center shall be based on:
        (1)    The statement of a physician who, after an examination of the individual, finds that the individual needs care at a center; and
        (2)    The review and approval of an application for admission of the individual by the center.
    (b)    If an individual cannot be placed in a special facility in this State that can treat the condition of the individual, the individual may be admitted to a center.
    (c)    A center may not admit an individual who has:
        (1)    A mental disorder of the type that requires care in a mental health facility; or
        (2)    An orthopedic disease for which medical treatment is available in a special orthopedic hospital.
    (d)    (1)    The centers shall be operated primarily for residents of this State.
        (2)    A center may admit an individual who is not a resident of this State if:
            (i)    The individual is admitted and discharged in accordance with a specific regional health program or specific demonstration or study project approved by the Department; and
            (ii)    This State is reimbursed for the full cost of services to the individual.

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