Maryland Department of Human Services Medicaid Program
Maryland Department of Human Services Medicaid Program
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.
Eligibility: 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.
Regional Variations: Benefits and eligibility requirements are standard across the State.
Where to Apply: You must file an application to find out if you are eligible for Medicaid. To do this, go to the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) in the city or county where you live. If you are applying for a child or a pregnant woman, you may apply at your Local Health Department.
