Description
OVERVIEW: Provides assistance with screening and applying for Medical Assistance/Medicaid/MA programs:
1) AGED, BLIND, DISABLED, MEDICALLY NEEDY: Serves individuals ages 65+. Serves disabled individuals under the age of 65 who are blind, physically or developmentally disabled.
| Income | Assets |
Individual | $350 | $2500 |
Couple | $392 | $3000 |
2) QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (QMB): Serves individuals who are on Medicare. Helps pay for Part A and Part B premiums, co-payments, and deductibles. For questions/concerns, call Medicare at 800-633-4227.
| Income | Assets |
Individual | $1275 | $9430 |
Couple | $1724 | $14,130 |
3) SPECIFIED LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES (SLMB): Serves Medicare recipients who are ineligible for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program. Pays only Part B premium. Includes $20 per month income disregard. For questions/concerns, call Medicare at 800-633-4227.
| Income | Assets |
Individual | $458 | $9090 |
Couple | $1972 | $13,360 |
4) EXPANDED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Eligibility is based on income limits. For Medicaid recipients who have questions/concerns, call the MA Helpline at 800-456-8900. Uninsured individuals should call Frederick County DSS, or Maryland Health Connection at 855-642-8572.
Persons or families may be eligible if they meet these income requirements:
Effective March 1, 2025 Household Size | Adults | Children (MCHP) | Pregnant Individuals | 1 | $1,801 | $4,202 | N/A | 2 | $2,433 | $5,677 | $4654 | 3 | $3,065 | $7,152 | $563 | 4 | $3,698 | $8,630 | $7075 | 5 | $4,330 | $10,104 | $8284 | 6 | $4,962 | $11,579 | $9493 | 7 | $5,596 | $13,057 | $10,705 | 8 | $6,228 | $14,532 | $11,914 | Each person add | $632 | $1,475 | $1,209 |
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5) LONG TERM CARE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Medical insurance for clients who are residing in a long term care facility for more than 30 days.
TO APPLY:
- For customers that are aged, blind, or disabled, apply at: mymdthink.maryland.gov
- For families, children, and pregnant women apply at Marketplace: marylandhealthconnection.gov
- To request paper applications: visit the Frederick County Department of Social Services (FCDSS) office, download from the State of Maryland's Department of Human Services (DHS) website, call the DHS Call Center at 1-800-332-6347, or email [email protected].
- To submit paper applications: email to [email protected]; fax to 301-600-2663; or mail to PO Box 237, Frederick MD 21705. Return in-person at DSS lobby or drop-box.
- Walk-in hours for the Medical Assistance Lab at DSS are Monday-Friday, 9AM-11AM.
TO CHECK STATUS: Log into: https://mymdthink.maryland.gov or www.marylandhealthconnection.gov. Customers can also call DHS at 1-800-332-6347 or email DSS at [email protected].