HEALTH INSURANCE: Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP), MCHP Premium Program, and Adult Expansion Programs provide free health coverage to eligible uninsured children age 19 and under and pregnant women of any age whose family earns too much money to get Medicaid, but not enough to afford private health insurance. A child may be eligible for Medicaid or MCHP even if the rest of the household does not.  MCHP provides full Medicaid coverage for children through a HealthChoice managed care organization (MCO). Individuals can choose their HealthChoice MCO for services. The Adult expansion program can provide Medicaid for individuals under 65. Local Health Departments, Department of Social Services, and WIC offices can provide assistance with application, enrollment, and education on plans.

Some benefits are:

• Dental care

• Doctor visits - well and sick care

• Hospital care

• Immunizations - shots

• Lab work and tests

• Mental health services

• Prescription medicine

• Substance abuse treatment

To be eligible, a child must:

• Live in Maryland.

• Be a U.S. Citizen or a qualified non-citizen. For information visit https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/eligibility/Pages/immigrationstatusrequirements.aspx

• Be under 19 years old.

• Not have other health insurance.

• Meet the household income limits.

• Provide or apply for a Social Security number.