MD HB1015

Individuals who received home- and community-based waiver services in another state for the preceding 10 years become eligible for Maryland developmental disabilities services if they relocate due to the death or incapacitation of their caretaker to live with an immediate family member who has resided in Maryland for at least 2 years

The Department must establish an expedited eligibility review process with determinations completed within 30 days

Eligible individuals are placed in the crisis resolution category and given access to waiver services through the most appropriate reserve category based on services received in their previous state

The Department may begin eligibility determinations, service priority categorization, and crisis resolution assessments before an individual establishes residency in Maryland

Effective October 1, 2026