{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-7-706","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 7–706","heading":"","body":"(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Eligible person” means an individual with a developmental disability that is likely to continue indefinitely or an individual with a severe chronic disability that is attributable to a physical or mental impairment, other than the sole diagnosis of mental illness, or to a combination of mental and physical impairments that is likely to continue indefinitely.\n(c) (1) “Individual support services” means a program designed to assist eligible persons in developing their maximum potential and in maintaining themselves in the community.\n(2) “Individual support services” includes:\n(i) Identification services;\n(ii) Training and support for self–advocacy;\n(iii) Therapeutic services;\n(iv) Individual and family counseling;\n(v) Medical equipment purchase, rental, and repair;\n(vi) Crisis intervention and follow–up;\n(vii) Attendant care;\n(viii) Respite services;\n(ix) Barrier removal;\n(x) Transportation assistance;\n(xi) Community integration services;\n(xii) Employment related services; and\n(xiii) Other services to maximize independence, productivity, and integration within the community.\n(d) “Program” means the Individual Support Services Program.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=7-706","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"7c588dabc1d02bb57fc62acf66dede3a520ee8659764dbfb21c3951dd619c719","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-7-705","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-7-707"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}