Section 13-312 - Application for financial assistance. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-312. Application for financial assistance.
 

(a)  Required in general.- 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)  Exception.- 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. 
 

[1991, ch. 439; 2006, ch. 344.]