# COMAR 10.09.79.05: COMAR 10.09.79.05. Eligible Populations

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_05

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.79.05
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.79.05. Eligible Populations
- **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 79 Presumptive Eligibility for Correctional Facilities / COMAR 10.09.79.05

## Text

If an incarcerated inmate in a Maryland-based correctional facility is determined to be eligible for one of the following coverage groups, the individual may qualify for presumptive eligibility for correctional facilities:
A. Parents and other caretaker relatives whose household income is equal to or less than 133 percent of the federal poverty level;
B. Pregnant women whose income is equal to or less than 250 percent of the federal poverty level;
C. Childless adults 19 years old or older and younger than 65 years old whose household income is equal to or less than 133 percent of the federal poverty level; and
D. Former foster care individuals who are younger than 26 years old.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.79.01 COMAR 10.09.79.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.79.02 COMAR 10.09.79.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.79.03 COMAR 10.09.79.03. Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.79.04 COMAR 10.09.79.04. Presumptive Eligibility Criteria](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.79.05 COMAR 10.09.79.05. Eligible Populations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.79.06 COMAR 10.09.79.06. Limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.79.07 COMAR 10.09.79.07. Coverage Span](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.79.08 COMAR 10.09.79.08. Presumptive Eligibility Appeal Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_79_08.md)

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