Resource Number: 171608
Alternate name: Anne Arundel County DSS, Medical Assistance

Description

MEDICAL CARE EXPENSE ASSISTANCE: 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. Provides medical benefits for immediate and long-term health needs.

SERVICES:
1) MEDICAID-AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED: Serves individuals 65 and older or who are blind, physically disabled, or developmentally disabled. Requires documentation of disability.

2) QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM: Serves individuals who are on Medicare. Pays Part B premiums, co-payments, and deductibles.

3) SPECIFIED LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM: 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.

4) EXPANDED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Individuals and families may qualify for health care benefits under the Health Care Reform. Eligibility is based on income limits.

Program Phones: 410-269-4500 Main 410-421-8500 Glen Burnie Office 855-642-8572 Maryland Health Connection 800-456-8900 Medical Assistance Helpline 800-633-4227 Medicare 800-332-6347 Toll free 410-974-8566 Fax 410-269-4512 TTY

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