Program Description
Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance, is a Program that pays
the medical bills of certain needy and low-income individuals. It is
administered by the State and pays medical bills with Federal and State
funds.
Medicaid coverage is automatically granted to
individuals receiving other public assistance, including Supplemental
Security Income (SSI), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and Foster Care.
Low-income families, children, pregnant women, and aged, blind, or disabled
adults may also qualify for Medicaid. You can have private health insurance
and be eligible for Medicaid. The rules are different for different groups
and the kinds of medical care covered are different for different groups. If
you need help paying for your own or your family's medical bills, you should
find out for sure about your eligibility for Medical Assistance by filing an
application at your Local Department of Social Services.
Benefits and eligibility requirements are standard across
the State.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a
resident of the State of Maryland, a US national, citizen or permanent
resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial
situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must
also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with a disability, or be
responsible for children under 19 years of age.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To apply for Medical Assistance go to your Local Department of
Social Services (LDSS). To find an the office nearest you, click on the
following link:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/county.htm
To download an application, click on the following
link:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/fia/forms.htm
If you are applying for the Maryland Children's Health Program for
a child or a pregnant woman, you may apply at your Local Health
Department.
For additional information on the Medicaid Program and eligibility
requirements click here:
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mmahome.html
For more information and to apply, call
800-332-6347
or visit our web site at:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us
Managing Agency
Maryland
http://www.maryland.gov
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