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(2) Serious impairment to bodily functions; or

(3) Serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.

C. Emergency medical services extend from when the individual enters a hospital to receive the emergency medical services until the individual's emergency medical condition or other medical condition requiring the emergency medical services is stabilized, as determined by the Department.

D. Emergency medical services do not include:

(1) An organ transplant and all services related to an organ transplant; or

(2) Routine prenatal or postpartum care.

.05-3 Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements — Residency.

A. To be eligible for the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, an applicant or recipient shall be a Maryland resident.

B. An individual is a Maryland resident if the individual resides in Maryland with the intent of remaining permanently or for an indefinite period, regardless of whether the individual maintains the residence permanently or at a fixed address.

C. Residency in a state begins on the day that an individual:

(1) Enters the state with the intent to remain permanently or for an indefinite period; or

(2) Decides to remain in the state permanently or for an indefinite period after entering for another purpose.

D. An individual is not a resident of a state if the individual:

(1) Is temporarily residing in or visiting the state without the intent of remaining, except as specified under §I(2)(b)(ii) or §I(3) of this regulation;

(2) Came into the state for a specific, time-limited purpose and does not intend to remain, except as specified under §I(2)(b)(ii) or §I(3) of this regulation; or

(3) Entered the state voluntarily to obtain noninstitutional medical care, such as for acute hospital inpatient services.

E. Residency in a state established on any day in a calendar month shall constitute residency for the full month.