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(1) Noncapital appropriations from the Higher Education Investment Fund; and

(2) Appropriations, regardless of where they are budgeted, designated for the general operation of 4–year public institutions of higher education in the State, including personnel–related appropriations.

Article – Health – General

7–101.

(a)In this title the following words have the meanings…#

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)“Administration” means the Developmental Disabilities…#

(b) “Administration” means the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

(l)(1) “Individual–directed and family–directed goods and…#

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Ch. 717 2024 LAWS OF MARYLAND

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(1) Noncapital appropriations from the Higher Education Investment Fund; and

(2) Appropriations, regardless of where they are budgeted, designated for the general operation of 4–year public institutions of higher education in the State, including personnel–related appropriations.

Article – Health – General

7–101.

(a)In this title the following words have the meanings…#

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)“Administration” means the Developmental Disabilities…#

(b) “Administration” means the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

(l)(1) “Individual–directed and family–directed goods and…#

(l) (1) “Individual–directed and family–directed goods and services” means services, equipment, activities, or supplies for individuals who self–direct services that:

(i) Relate to a need or goal identified in the person–centered plan of service;

(ii)Maintain or increase independence;#

(ii) Maintain or increase independence;

(iii) Promote opportunities for community living and inclusion; and

(iv) Are not available under another waiver service or services provided under the State plan established in Subtitle 3 of this title.

(2) “Individual–directed and family–directed goods and services” includes all goods or services authorized by regulations adopted or guidance issued by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under § 1915(c) of the Social Security Act.

7–409.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may not establish a limit on[:

(i) The dollar amount of individual–directed and family–directed goods and services provided to a recipient; or

(ii) The] THE number of hours of personal support services provided to a recipient who receives self–directed services that:

[1.] (I) Are necessary for the health and safety of the recipient; and