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COMAR 10.09.24.01-.16 1636 State of Maryland Medical Assistance Manual Revised July 2012
consideration may constitute part or all of the 3 months before the month of application for purposes of post-eligibility deductions.
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COMAR 10.09.24.01-.16 1636 State of Maryland Medical Assistance Manual Revised July 2012
consideration may constitute part or all of the 3 months before the month of application for purposes of post-eligibility deductions.
(c) The incurred unpaid expenses from the expired period may, with the written consent of the applicant, be applied to excess income, if any, for the current period.
(d) The written consent shall be obtained on a form designated by the Department. K. Interview. (1) A face-to-face interview may be conducted at the request of the applicant or the Department or its designee.
(2) If it is determined that a face-to-face interview is necessary, the interview may be conducted with an individual other than the applicant in the following situations:
(a) When the Department or its designee determines that the applicant cannot participate in the interview because of unusual circumstances such as severely incapacitating disabilities, the interview shall be conducted with an authorized representative or individual acting responsibly on behalf of the applicant; or
(b) When the applicant is an unmarried child younger than 18 years old and is not living with a parent or other caretaker relative, the interview shall be conducted with one or more of the following persons who is 18 years old or older:
(i) The parent or other knowledgeable relative of the child, (ii) The nonrelated person with whom the child is living, or (iii) Another designated responsible person who is knowledgeable about the child's circumstances.
L. An applicant or recipient may be assisted by an individual or individuals of the applicant's or recipient's choice in the application process and may be accompanied by this individual or individuals when in contact with the Department or its designee.
M. Establishing Applicable Regulations.
(1) The Aged, Blind or Disabled requirements shall apply to persons specified in Regulation .06B of this chapter.
(2) The Families and Children requirements shall apply to all other persons specified in Regulation .06 of this chapter. (3) Category Selection. (a) A person may select any federal category for which nonfinancial eligibility may be established.
(b) The selection option is available at the time of application.
(c) The category selected prevails throughout the period under consideration.