Section 10-704 - Grants.
§ 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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 70B, § 45(e), (f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]