DHR Ordered By Court to Reduce Delays

While Order Does Not Inculde TDAP,  Changes Will Affect All Benefits

Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams ordered the Maryland Department of  Human Resources to develop, within 45 days, a statewide plan to “fully comply ” with state and federal requirements to process Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, and Medical Assistance-for Families and Children within 30 days of application.   The Plan, according to the Judge, is to be effectuated to ensure “full compliance” with the law within 12 months.  “I’m mindful of efforts made by defendant to addresses this problem and I know it’s not easy, but the issue is not whether it’s easy, but what is required by law.”    [For Trial Blog, click More.]