§ 14-510. Definitions[Part subject to abrogation]

   (a) In general. -- In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Eligible individual. -- "Eligible individual" means an individual who:

   (1) is a resident of Maryland;

   (2) is a Medicare beneficiary enrolled in the Medicare Part D Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program or a Medicare Advantage Plan that provides Part D coverage;

   (3) is not enrolled in a health benefit plan, other than a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan, that provides prescription drug benefits at the time that the individual applies for enrollment in the Program;

   (4) has an annual household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines;

   (5) is not eligible for a full federal low-income subsidy under 42 C.F.R. § 423.772; and

   (6) pays the premium, and copayments or coinsurance, for the Program.

(c) Enrollee. -- "Enrollee" means an individual enrolled in the Program.

(d) Program. -- "Program" means the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program established under Part II of this subtitle.

HISTORY: 2002, ch. 153, § 7; 2005, ch. 281, § 1; ch. 282, § 1.