§ 10-704. Grants

   (a) Eligibility. -- A family caregiver is eligible for a grant from the Program if:

   (1) the family caregiver resides with an adult dependent;

   (2) the adult dependent has been certified by a licensed physician in the State as an individual with long-term care needs for at least 180 consecutive days during the year; and

   (3) the family caregiver's household income is 200% or less of the State median income, as adjusted for family size, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.

(b) Grant amount. -- The Program may provide eligible family caregivers with a grant of up to $ 500 per household per year.

(c) Use of grant. -- A grant may be used to fund goods and services required to provide care for an adult dependent including:

   (1) durable medical equipment;

   (2) medical bills;

   (3) medical supplies;

   (4) prescription or over-the-counter medications;

   (5) repairs or modifications to the home; and

   (6) respite care for the family caregiver.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 70B, § 45(e), (f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.