1. (a) If an applicant has an impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months, the applicant shall:

   1. (1) pursue Supplemental Security Income; and

   2. (2) sign an interim payment reimbursement authorization that:

      1. (i) gives the Social Security Administration authority to mail the applicant's payments to the Department or the local department; and
      2. (ii) authorizes the Department or local department to deduct from the payments an amount equal to the assistance granted the applicant under this subtitle.

2. (b) A recipient who is otherwise eligible under this subtitle may not receive assistance for more than 9 months in a 36-month period, unless the recipient:

   1. (1) has been certified as medically disabled by a licensed health care provider on the medical form required under § 5-5B-05 of this subtitle; and
   2. (2) has a pending application for Supplemental Security Income that has not been withdrawn or finally denied.

Added by Acts 2018, c. 408, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.