# COMAR 07.03.16.06: COMAR 07.03.16.06. Assistance Unit

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

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## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 07.03.16.06
- **Heading:** COMAR 07.03.16.06. Assistance Unit
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 07 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Subtitle 03 FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION / Chapter 16 Refugee Cash Assistance / COMAR 07.03.16.06

## Text

A. All individuals included in the RCA unit shall meet the requirements as described in Regulation .03 of this chapter .
B. The LDSS:
(1) Shall include childless refugee married couples in the same assistance unit, unless one member receives SSI; and
(2) May not include in the same assistance unit adult refugees related to one another such as brothers and sisters.
C. The assistance unit may not include:
(1) An individual who fails to meet technical factors of eligibility as described in Regulation .03 of this chapter ;
(2) An individual who is fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody or confinement after conviction for a crime or an attempt to commit a crime, which is:
(a) A felony under the laws of the place within the United States from which the individual is fleeing; or
(b) In the case of New Jersey, a high misdemeanor under the laws of that state;
(3) An individual violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under federal or state law;
(4) An individual convicted of IPV as described in Regulation .17B of this chapter ;
(5) An institutionalized individual; or
(6) An SSI recipient.
Cross References 07.03.16.10C(3)

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 07.03.16.01 COMAR 07.03.16.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_01.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.02 COMAR 07.03.16.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_02.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.03 COMAR 07.03.16.03. Technical Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_03.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.04 COMAR 07.03.16.04. Application Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_04.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.05 COMAR 07.03.16.05. Decision on Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_05.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.06 COMAR 07.03.16.06. Assistance Unit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_06.md)
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- [COMAR 07.03.16.09 COMAR 07.03.16.09. Financial Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_09.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.10 COMAR 07.03.16.10. Assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_10.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.11 COMAR 07.03.16.11. Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_11.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.12 COMAR 07.03.16.12. Lump Sum Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_12.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.13 COMAR 07.03.16.13. Benefit Amount](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_13.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.16.14 COMAR 07.03.16.14. Method of Payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_16_14.md)

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