Human Services - Critical Medical Needs Program - Application for Assistance
Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: FinanceSubject: Social Services - GenerallyStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 381 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Office of Home Energy Programs to allow 90 days after applying for assistance for an individual to provide certain medical certification when a critical medically vulnerable individual applies for assistance from the Critical Medical Needs Program if the applicant is at least 60 years old and assisted by a navigator.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 9Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bresnahan, Tammy | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carter, Cindy | Cancer Support Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peltier, Laurel | Energy Supplier Reform Coalition-will testify | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Debbie | Fuel Fund of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | LINDENBERGER, ROBIN | MARYLAND ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Montgomery, Endia | Office of People's Counsel | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Faulkner, Rachael | Public Policy Partners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Benson, Joanne | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral |