WHY MARYLAND IS NOW FLAT BROKE – YOU CAN THANK THE COURTS, TOO

Case:     Cathey v. Board of Review, Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Court of Appeals - Oct. 25, 2011.

Issue:     Is a developmentally disabled adult entitled to Maryland-funded disability services if she lives only two weeks of every month in the state?

Holding: Yes: For the benefits at issue, it is possible for a developmentally disabled individual to have multiple residences and obtain benefits accordingly.