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SB 742·MD·senate

Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Developmental Disabilities Administration - Home- and Community-Based Services Eligibility Determinations (Maryland Protecting People With Disabilities Act)

Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Guzzone
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 175

Apr 8, 2026

Summary

The bill eliminates the strict 90‑day window for appealing a loss of eligibility under the Developmental Disabilities Administration, sets clear timelines for eligibility decisions, and bars the Department of Health from terminating services solely because of paperwork delays. It applies to Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients who receive home‑ and community‑based services, as well as the providers who serve them, aiming to protect continuous care and uphold disability rights.

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