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Alternate Name
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Baltimore City DSS, Medical Assistance
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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides assistance with screening and applying for Medicaid. Medicaid provides health coverage for some low-income individuals, families, older adults and people with disabilities. Also assists individuals with questions/concerns regarding the Medicare Beneficiary programs.
SERVICES:
1) MEDICAID-AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED: Serves individuals 65 and older or who are blind, physically disabled, or developmentally disabled.
2) QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM: Serves individuals who are on Medicare. Pays Part B premiums, co-payments, and deductibles.
3) SPECIFIED LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES: Serves individuals who are Medicare recipients but who are ineligible for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program. Pays only Part B premium.
4) EXPANDED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Assists individuals and families who may qualify for health care benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours Of Operation
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Posted are in-office hours. Phone calls taken until 5PM.
Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Expanded Medical Care: Families with children who receive TCA and adults ages 18 and over who are income eligible.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations made with advance notice.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call Maryland Health Connections or visit DSS location.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Recruitment for Foster Care & Adoption Families
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Project Home
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Support Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Foster Care
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Out-of-Home Placement Program
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Adoption Services
Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Family Services, Family Preservation
Baltimore City Department of Social Services KinCare Center
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Toll Free Number
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800-456-8900
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TTY
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443-378-6502
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Main
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443-423-6400
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Constituent Services
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800-332-6347
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Medicare
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800-633-4227
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Phone 5
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855-642-8572
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Main Contact Name
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Vacant
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Main Contact Title
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FIP Administrator
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Vacant
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director
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Sites offering this Program
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2000 North Broadway
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