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Description
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Provides assistance with screening and applying for Medical Assistance/Medicaid/MA. Medical Assistance 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. -Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals: Serves individuals 65 and older or working disabled individuals 65 and under who are blind, physically disabled, or developmentally disabled. Requires documentation of disability. -Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program: Serves individuals who are on Medicare. Helps pay for Part A and Part B premiums, co-payments, and deductibles. If you have questions/concerns, please call Medicare at 800-633-4227. -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. Includes $20 per month income disregard. If you have any questions/concerns, please call Medicare at 800-633-4227. -Expanded Medical Assistance: Assists individuals and families may qualify for health care benefits under the Health Care Reform. Eligibility is based on income limits. If you currently have Medical Assistance and have questions, call the MA Helpline at 800-456-8900. If you are uninsured and seeking to apply for MA call a local DSS, or Maryland Health Connection at 855-642-8572.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Cecil County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 4:30PM Tue: 8AM 4:30PM Wed: 8AM 4:30PM Thu: 8AM 4:30PM Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information.
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Documents Required
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Source of income and social security card for applicant.
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies.
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Programs at this agency
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Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adoption Cecil County Department of Social Services, Office of Home Energy Programs Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration Cecil County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children Cecil County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Cecil County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing Cecil County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Intensive Family Services Cecil County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program Cecil County Department of Social Services, Homelessness Prevention Program
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Fax Number
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410-996-0364
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Main
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410-996-0100
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Main Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Dorothea Phillips
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Main Contact Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Main Contact Phone
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410-996-0342
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Main Contact Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Dorothea Phillips
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-996-0342
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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170 East Main Street
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