Md. Code, Health - General § 7-803
Md. Code, Health - General § 7-803
in effect(a) In this section, the term “facility” means an intermediate care facility–intellectual disability consistent with § 1905(d) of the Social Security Act.
(b) A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:
(1) A medical reason;
(2) The welfare of the resident or other residents;
(3) Knowingly transferring personal assets in violation of a contract provision and only to become eligible for Medicaid benefits;
(4) A nonpayment for a stay; or
(5) The planned closing of the facility.
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