Resource Number: 170782
Description
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 with modest assets who are on Medicare and their income does not go over 100 percent of the federal poverty level. Helps pay for Medicare Part B premiums and cost-sharing amounts.

SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES: Serves individuals who are Medicare recipients but who are ineligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program. Pays only Part B premiums.
  
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Assists individuals and families that 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 your local DSS, or Maryland Health Connection at 855-642-8572.

LONG TERM CARE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Provides medical insurance for individuals who are residing in a long term care facility for more than 30 days.

Program Phones: 410-819-4500 Main 410-819-4502 Fax

Senior Administrator Sharone Scott Assistant Director for Family Investment

Website: dhs.maryland.gov/ Email: [email protected]