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COMAR 10.09.24.01-.16 1647 State of Maryland Medical Assistance Manual Revised July 2012
F. Retaining Residency.
(1) Residency is retained until abandoned.
(2) Temporary absence from a state, with the intent to return to the state when the purpose of the absence is accomplished, does not interrupt continuity of residency, unless another state's Medical Assistance program determines that the individual is a resident of the other state.
(3) An individual who is routinely absent from a state for a protracted period of time retains residency in that state if the individual:
(a)Declares the intent to remain a resident of the state;#
(a) Declares the intent to remain a resident of the state;
(b)Has an established residential address in the state; and#
(b) Has an established residential address in the state; and
(c)Is not certified for Medical Assistance or receiving…#
(c) Is not certified for Medical Assistance or receiving public assistance in another state. (4) Residency in a state is not affected by an absence for: (a) Unanticipated medical care; or
(b) Out-of-state medical treatment preauthorized by the state's Medical Assistance Program.
G. An individual is ineligible for a state's Medical Assistance Program for any month in which the individual is not a resident of the state.
H. State Supplementary Payment for a Recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this regulation, the state of residence for a recipient of a state supplementary SSI payment is the state making the supplementary payment.
(2) An individual receiving a state supplementary payment from another state who moves to Maryland with the intent of remaining in Maryland is not eligible for Maryland Medical Assistance until:
(a) The individual's change of state residence is verified; and
(b) Changes, if any, in the individual's payment amount are made with the Social Security Administration.
I. Additional Residency Criteria for Noninstitutionalized Individuals. (1) Noninstitutionalized Child.