Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 5-401
Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 5-401
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(b) “Applicant” means an individual who applies for assistance under this part.
(c) “Assistance” means:
(1) cash payments to a recipient; and
(2) payments necessary for supplementary services for a recipient, including:
(i) the recipient’s funeral expenses as provided in § 5-415 of this subtitle; and
(ii) placement of the recipient in a suitable home or institution if:
1. the recipient lacks a legal guardian or other person legally responsible for the recipient’s support; and
2. the recipient consents.
(d) “Program” means the Public Assistance to Adults Program.
(e) “Recipient” means an individual who receives, or has received, assistance under this part.