§ 15-1001
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§15–1001. IN EFFECT
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2030 PER CHAPTER 48 OF 2024 //
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Eligible individual” means an individual who:
(1)Is a resident of Maryland;
(2)Is a Medicare beneficiary enrolled in the Medicare Part D Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program or a Medicare Advantage Plan that provides Part D coverage;
(3)Is not enrolled in a health benefit plan, other than a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan, that provides prescription drug benefits at the time that the individual applies for enrollment in the Program;
(4)Has an annual household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines;
(5)Is not eligible for a full federal low–income subsidy under 42 C.F.R. § 423.772; and
(6)Pays the premium, and copayments or coinsurance, for the Program.
(c)“Enrollee” means an individual enrolled in the Program.
(d)“Fund” means the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program Fund established under § 15–1004 of this subtitle.
(e)“Program” means the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program established under this subtitle.