Program Description
The Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) gives full health benefits for children up to age 19, and pregnant women of any age who meet the income guidelines. MCHP enrollees obtain care from a variety of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) through the Maryland HealthChoice Program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Maryland, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, or pregnant, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $31,200 if one person lives in the household; $42,000 if two people live in the household; $52,800 if three people live in the household; $63,600 if four people live in the household; $74,400 if five people live in the household; $85,200 if six people live in the household; $96,000 if seven people live in the household; $106,800 if eight people live in the household; $117,600 if nine people live in the household; $128,400 if 10 people live in the household; $139,200 if 11 people live in the household; $150,000 if 12 people live in the household; and $160,800 if more than 12 people live in the household. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The application is brief and the process is simple. For your
convenience you may download a copy of the MCHP application
from:
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mchp/pdf/mchpapplication.PDF
Local Health Departments will mail applications on request. A
listing of Local Health Department Contacts for MCHP can be found
at:
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mchp/pdf/mchpapplcoverltr.PDF
Also, applications are available at Local Department of Social
Services, WIC Centers, and, Local Hospitals and Schools.
Applications can be completed at home and mailed in or dropped off
at any local health department. Case managers are available to assist you
there.
Those found eligible for MCHP will receive an enrollment packet in
the mail to select a MCO for health care.
To obtain more information, please visit our website:
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mchp/
You may also contact MCHP by dialing:
DHMH MCHP Hotline:
800-456-8900
TDD for the Disabled:
800-735-2258
Managing Agency
Maryland
http://www.maryland.gov
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