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Description
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OVERVIEW: 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.
SERVICES:
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES: Serves individuals who are Medicare recipients but who are ineligible for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program. Pays only Part B premiums. Includes $20 per month income disregard. If you have any questions/concerns, please call Medicare at 800-633-4227.
4) EXPANDED 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.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Worcester 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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Low-income persons of all ages.
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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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Applications can be done through Maryland Health Connection at https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Worcester County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Worcester County Child Advocacy Center
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Child Support
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children
Worcester County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
Worcester County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
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Phone Hot Line
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800-332-6347
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Fax Number
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410-677-6812
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Main
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410-677-6800
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Sarah Collins Dietterick
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Main Contact Title
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FIA Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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410-677-6903
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Main Contact Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Evelyne Tyndall
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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FIA Assistant Director
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-677-6820
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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299 Commerce Street
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