# COMAR 10.09.61.02: COMAR 10.09.61.02. Medical Assistance Eligibility

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_02

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.61.02
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.61.02. Medical Assistance Eligibility
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS / Chapter 61 Medical Day Care Services Waiver / COMAR 10.09.61.02

## Text

A. Categorically Needy. An individual is eligible for waiver services as categorically needy if the individual is receiving Medical Assistance as a:
(1) Recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI);
(2) Member of a low income family with children, as described in §1931 of the Social Security Act; or
(3) Recipient eligible in another mandatory or optional categorically needy coverage group covered in the community under the State Plan.
B. Medically Needy. An individual is eligible for waiver services as medically needy if the individual is receiving Medical Assistance as an aged, blind, or disabled medically needy individual in accordance with COMAR 10.09.24.03D and .09.
C. An individual is not eligible to receive waiver services if a disposal of assets or establishment of a trust or annuity results in a penalty under COMAR 10.09.24 , until such time as the penalty period expires.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.61.01 COMAR 10.09.61.01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.02 COMAR 10.09.61.02. Medical Assistance Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.03 COMAR 10.09.61.03. Participant Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.04 COMAR 10.09.61.04. Waiver Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.05 COMAR 10.09.61.05. Annual Cap and Registry for Waiver Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.06 COMAR 10.09.61.06. Conditions for Provider Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.07 COMAR 10.09.61.07. Covered Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.08 COMAR 10.09.61.08. Limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.09 COMAR 10.09.61.09. Payment Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_09.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.10 COMAR 10.09.61.10. Appeal Procedures for Applicants and Participants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_10.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.11 COMAR 10.09.61.11. Cause for Suspension or Removal and Imposition of Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_11.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.61.12 COMAR 10.09.61.12. Interpretive Regulation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_61_12.md)

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