Md. Code Regs. 10.22.14.05 - Application and Eligibility
A. An
individual shall submit to the Department :
(1) The completed LISS application
form;
(2) For applicants younger
than 21 years old, one of the following, demonstrating that the applicant meets
the eligibility requirements for LISS:
(a) A
finalized Individual Educational Program (IEP) from the current calendar year
that identifies an eligible disability and that is in effect as of the date of
the LISS application; or
(b) A
statement written by a licensed physician , confirming that the individual has
an eligible disability;
(3) For applicants 21 years old or older, one
of the following, demonstrating that the applicant meets the eligibility
requirements for LISS:
(a) A statement
written by a licensed physician within the last 3 years, confirming that the
individual has an eligible disability;
(b) A psychological evaluation completed by a
licensed professional within the last 3 years, confirming that the individual
has an eligible disability ;
(c) An
evaluation completed by an Occupational Therapist, a Division of Rehabilitation
Services evaluator, or another licensed professional within the last 3 years,
confirming that the individual has an eligible disability ; or
(d) A finalized IEP dated within 3 years
after the date on which the applicant exited the school system, confirming that
the individual has an eligible disability ; and
(4) Upon request of the DDA, additional
written evidence demonstrating that the criteria for specific services are
met.
B. Eligibility.
(1) To be eligible for the Program , an
individual:
(a) Shall be a Maryland resident
and provide proof of address for the current calendar year;
(b) Shall have an eligible
diagnosis;
(c) Shall provide proof
of identity;
(d) May not be
enrolled in any Maryland Medicaid home and community-based services waiver at
the time of the random selection process, except that this restriction does not
apply to applicants enrolled in the Maryland Model Waiver Program;
(e) May be enrolled in the Rare and Expensive
Case Management (REM) Medicaid Program at the time of the random selection
process;
(f) Shall submit a fully
completed LISS application by the due dates established by the DDA;
and
(g) Shall be selected by the
random selection process .
(2) An individual currently receiving DDA
services , other than coordination of community services , may not receive LISS
funding under this chapter.
(3) An
individual who received funding in Round 1 of the random selection process may
not receive funding in Round 2 in the same fiscal year, even if the entire
maximum amount of $2,000 was not awarded to the individual in Round
1.
C. The agency shall
approve services for an eligible individual:
(1) Who is selected by the random selection
process ; and
(2) Whose requested
services , items, and providers comply with the provisions of this
chapter.
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