_For low and moderate income seniors, the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program provides access to assisted living in small group homes which are licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for 4 through 16 residents. The Group Home subsidies are paid from State funds on behalf of eligible residents who are unable to afford the cost of assisted living and might otherwise be in nursing facilities. The subsidy supports the cost of services provided in assisted living, including meals, personal care and 24-hour supervision for elderly residents who are frail and unable to live independently. In accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the homes are monitored by the Department of Aging through area agencies on aging around the state.

Eligiblity
A resident of a participating assisted living program or an applicant for residency who requires financial assistance may apply to their area agency on aging for a subsidy. In order to be eligible for a subsidy, the individual must be:

• At least 62 years of age a resident in a facility or approved for entrance into a facility that has entered into a service agreement with the area agency on aging.
  
• Physically or mentally impaired and in need of assistance with the activities of daily living provided by the assisted living program.
  
• Financially eligible for a subsidy.
  

Financially eligibility for a subsidy is based on an applicant's net monthly income and assets may be no greater than $11,000 if single or $14,000 if a couple. The subsidy may cover the difference between the net monthly income of the resident after a $60/month personal allowance deduction, and the approved monthly assisted living fee. The maximum subsidy, paid directly to the provider, is $650/month.
Find an Assisted Living Program
To locate an assisted living program in a specific area of Maryland which participates in the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy, please contact Donna Blackwell 410-742-0505 extension 137.

_*Homes are approved to accept Medicaid Waiver clients, if appropriate. 
►MAC Inc. has limited subsidy funds available for low-income residents

For more information, contact Donna Blackwell, GSAH Coordinator, at 410-742-0505 Ext. 137 or
by e-mail at dcb2@macinc.org.