MARYLAND DEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT of HEALTH and MENTAL HYGIENE
LONG-TERM CARE/WAIVER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I UNDERSTAND I HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:
The Department cannot discriminate against me. Federal and State law prohibit the Department from
discriminating against me because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. If I think the Department has
discriminated against me, I may contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at: HHS, Director,
Office for Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 or by calling 202-
619-0403 (voice) or 202-619-3257 (TDD).
I have the right to privacy of my personal information. I am providing personal information (that includes, but is
not limited to: name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, income history, employment history, medical
history) in this application for Medical Assistance. The purpose of requesting this personal information is to
determine my eligibility for Medical Assistance. If I do not provide this information, the Department may deny my
application for benefits. I have a right to inspect, amend, or correct this personal information. The Department will
not permit inspection of my personal information, or make it available to others, except as permitted by Federal and
State law. I understand, however, that the Department may deny my application for Medical Assistance if I do not
provide this information.
If my case is approved, the Department will provide me with a written notice explaining my benefits. The
Department must give me written notice when it changes my benefits or, determines that I am ineligible for Medical
Assistance. I have 90 days from the date of the notice to request a hearing. If I am already receiving benefits and
request a hearing within 10 days from the date of the notice, I may continue to receive benefits while I wait for the
hearing. Any erroneous benefits I receive from the Department must be repaid to the Department.
I have the right to appeal certain actions taken by the Department. I can request a hearing if: my application for
Medical Assistance eligibility is denied; I assert the Department’s decision about Medical Assistance services was
erroneous; or, there was a delay in the Department’s action(s) related to my application. I may call the Department
at 1-800-332-6347 for help requesting a hearing. I am responsible for providing the reason for requesting a hearing.
At the hearing, I may speak for myself or I may be accompanied by a lawyer, friend, or relative to speak on my
behalf.
IF I ACCEPT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, I UNDERSTAND BY SIGNING THIS APPLICATION:
Payment Authorization - I authorize payment under Medicare Part B to be made directly to health care providers
and medical suppliers.
Assignment of Health Insurance/Third Party Payments - I assign all rights, title, and interest of health insurance
payments I may have to the Department and give the Department the right to seek payment from private or public
health insurance and any liable third party for the costs the Department incurs for the benefits I receive under
Medical Assistance. The Department may seek payment without legal action, providing it does not keep more than
the amount Medical Assistance paid. I agree to promptly forward, to the Department, any health insurance
payments I receive, including payments received as a settlement from an accident.
Access to Records - I give the Department the right to inspect, review, and copy all relevant portions of my medical
records for purposes of determining my eligibility for, and for determining the appropriateness of the services
received through, the Medical Assistance program.
Quality Review Cooperation - I understand that the Department may select my case for a random check or audit
for quality control purposes. I agree to allow any representative from the Department to visit me where I reside. I will
fully assist the Department in retrieving all proof needed from any source.
Estate Recovery - I understand that the Department may recover, from the estate of a deceased Medical
Assistance recipient, Medical Assistance payments made on his or her behalf on or after the person attained age 55.
The Department may recover only if there is no surviving spouse, unmarried child younger than 21, or blind or
disabled child (married or unmarried) of any age.
Accurate and Confidential Application Information - I acknowledge that I must provide true, correct, and
complete information and provide proof of this information.
DHR/FIA 9709 (REVISED 7-1-11)