1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department shall require Program recipients to apply for eligibility in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, the Medicare Part B Program, and the Medicare Part D Program within 60 days of notification to do so by the Department.
2. (b) The Department may not require Program recipients to apply for eligibility in the Medicare Part B Program or the Medicare Part D Program if the Department determines the Program recipient has comparable insurance coverage.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 439, § 1, eff. May 14, 1991. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 344, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006.