Maryland HB768 alters benefits management for children in the custody of the Department of Human Services.

Maryland HB768 modifies the management of benefits for children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. The bill mandates the Department to determine the child's eligibility for various benefits, including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and Social Security benefits. It outlines procedures for applying for benefits, establishing accounts like a Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) account and a 529A plan, and conserving benefits to avoid federal asset or resource limits.

Maryland HB768 alters benefits management for children in the custody of the Department of Human Services.

Maryland HB768 modifies the management of benefits for children in the custody of the Department of Human Services. The bill mandates the Department to determine the child's eligibility for various benefits, including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and Social Security benefits. It outlines procedures for applying for benefits, establishing accounts like a Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) account and a 529A plan, and conserving benefits to avoid federal asset or resource limits.