Medicaid
Medicaid provides health coverage to individuals and families with limited income and resources.
Learn about how Medicaid works.
Who Gets Medicaid?
Individuals who receive other types of public assistance (Supplemental Seucrity Income, Temporary Cash Assistance, and Foster Care) are automatically offered Medicaid.
Low-income families, children, pregnant women, and aged, blind, or disabled adults may also qualify for Medicaid.
If you are not a U.S. citizens, Medicaid may be available during pregnancy and for four months after birth.
You can have private health insurance and be eligible for Medicaid.
Coverage
Most individuals enrolled in Medicaid have access to a Managed Care Organization (MCO).
The MCO covers health expenses like:
- doctor visits
- pregnancy care
- prescription drugs
- hospital and emergency services
Get the comprehensive list of covered services.
Eligibility
The income qualifications vary from year to year. Check the latest guidelines for your situation.
Dial 211
Talk to a caring and compassionate person 24/7. They can also connect you to resources.
Apply For Maryland Medicaid
Maryland Health Connection is a one-stop resource for Medicaid information on Medicaid.
There are 3 ways to apply for Maryland Medicaid:
- Call 1-855-642-8572
- Apply online.
- Downloading the agency’s mobile app (Enroll MHC) on Apple or Android.
After applying for help, you may need to verify your information such as your income, citizenship, Social Security number, or other coverage.
You may also need to print, sign and upload an affidavit to prove your information. Learn more about the types of documents you can use to verify your information and the affidavits you may need to qualify for Medicaid.
Finding a doctor
Once you apply and qualify for Medicaid, you’ll choose a doctor and MCO. Search the MCO provider directory to find a doctor.
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