Md. Code Regs. 07.01.21.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 07.01.21.01 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Department" means the Department of Human Resources.

(2) "Displaced homemaker" means an individual who:

(a) Is at least 35 years old;

(b) Has performed as a homemaker for the individual's family in the family home;

(c) Is not gainfully employed;

(d) Has had, or would have, difficulty finding employment; and

(e) Has depended on:

(i) The income of a family member and has lost part or all of that income as a result of separation, divorce, or the death or disability of that family member;

(ii) Federal, State, or local government assistance as the parent or specified relative of a dependent child receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and is no longer eligible for that assistance; or

(iii) TANF payments for at least 24 months.

(3) "Displaced homemaker program" or "program" means a local program authorized by the Department and designed to meet the needs of displaced homemakers.

Md. Code Regs. 07.01.21.01

Regulation .01B amended effective October 29, 2001 (28:21 Md. R. 1854)