Resource Number: 170685
Alternate name: Calvert County DSS, Medical Assistance

Description
MEDICAID: 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.
 
MEDICAID-AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED: Serves individuals 65 and older or who are blind, physically disabled, or developmentally disabled. Requires documentation of disability. Call the Maryland Health Connection for income limits.   

QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM: Serves individuals who are on Medicare. Pays Part B premiums, co-payments, and deductibles. If you have questions/concerns, please call Medicare at 800-633-4227.

SPECIAL 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 the Maryland Health Connection at 855-642-8572.

Program Phones: 443-550-6900 Main 855-642-8572 Maryland Health Connection 800-456-8900 Medical Assistance Helpline 800-633-4227 Medicare 410-286-7428 Fax

Website: dhr.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/medical-assistance/ Email: [email protected]