Health Insurance Programs for Children, Pregnant Women, Families, and Caretaker Relatives
Maryland Children’s Health Program
Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) provides free health care to eligible pregnant women and children with low to average incomes.
Maryland Children’s Health Premium Program
Maryland Children's Health Premium Program provides health care to eligible children at a low monthly premium for all for middle-income families with no health insurance.
Medical Assistance for Families
Medical Assistance for Families will provide comprehensive health care to parents and other family members caring for children. Eligibility depends on family size and income.
All three programs cover in-patient hospital care, medical doctor visits, mental health services, lab tests, dental and vision care (for children and pregnant woman), medications and immunizations.
Additional information about MCHP, MCHP Premium and Medical Assistance for Families and applications are available online at www.dhmh.state.md.us/ma4families. Applicants may apply by mail, fax, online or can call 1-800-456-8900 to request an application.
Locations and Hours of Operation
Walk-in Service:
1046 Taylor Avenue
Towson, MD 21286
Phone: 410-887-5992
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Return applications by mailed or faxed to:
8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 103
Towson, MD 21286
Phone: 410-887-2957
Fax: 410-887-8095
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Administrative Care Coordination Unit
A primary goal of ACCU is to improve birth outcomes for Medicaid eligible women and reduce infant mortality.
The ACCU program helps Medical Assistance members access necessary and appropriate medical care, navigate the HealthChoice system, and links recipients to other services, including specialty care. ACCU staff members can also assist Medical Assistance members who have unresolved billing issues.
Medical Assistance members seeking any of these services can call the Complaint Resolution Unit at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at 1-800-284-4510 to make a referral to their local Administrative Care Coordination Unit.
The ACCU program also conducts outreach in the community setting to provide information on Medical Assistance eligibility and program services, including back-to-school events and health fairs. To request ACCU outreach services, contact the Baltimore County ACCU at 410-887-8741.
How long does it take to process an application?
Once a new application is received at the MCHP offices, it takes 10 business days to process eligibility. However, if additional information is needed, more time may be required for processing.
I received my approval letter. When will I receive my medical assistance card?
You should receive your red/white card about 7 to 10 business days after you receive your approval letter. Contact your case manager if you do not.
What documentation do I need to send with my application?
All applicants who are U.S. citizens are required to verify their citizenship. This can be done with a U.S. passport. If you do not have a U.S. passport, a birth certificate will verify citizenship. For persons over 16 years of age, a photo ID is required to verify identity. For persons under 16, a school record, health record (signed by practitioner), day care record, or affidavit form (available from your case manager) are acceptable forms of identity. Lawful permanent residents should provide a copy of their alien registration cards. Self-employed persons should provide a copy of their most recently filed federal income tax returns to verify income. If the case manager needs more information, he/she will contact you.
How do I enroll in a Managed Care Organization (MCO)?
Call 1-800-977-7388. You must be listed as the head-of-household on the case to select an MCO for yourself or your children.
Yes. If you had coverage because you were pregnant, coverage will end two months after the baby is born. For children, a redetermination must be completed annually. A renewal form will be sent to you in the mail approximately 60 days before coverage ends. You can also reapply at a local Department of Social Services office.
Who should I contact if I have questions or want more information?
Baltimore County Department of Health
8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 103
Towson, MD 21286
E-mail: secureinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-2957 or 410-887-8095
TTY users call via Maryland Relay
Partner's for Health Improvement Program (Partners.H.I.P.)
Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
E-mail: secureinfo@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-8629
Fax: 410-887-4820
TTY users call via Maryland Relay
The PartnersH.I.P. program provides full health care coverage at a discounted cost for a period of 3 years through Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic Bridge Program. Eligibility requirements to apply for this program include:
- You must be a resident of Baltimore County
- Be between the ages 19–64
- Income must be below 250 percent federal poverty level
- Not be eligible for Medicaid or Medicare services
Download an application (PDF) and consent form to find out if you are eligible for this program. Both form must be filled out in their entirety and include all supporting documentation. There is no cost for enrollment, case management or coordination. There are fees for insurance and medical care.
For more information, download one of the following flyers in English or Spanish:
- Are You Uninsured? (PDF) – View or download this flyer for program information and eligibility requirements
- ¿Tiene ud asistencia médica o no? (PDF) – Ver o bajar el folleto sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad.
Revised February 2, 2010
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