Serving Children, Pregnant Women & Families
State Health Insurance Programs
- 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 provides health care to middle-income families with no health insurance, with a low monthly premium to cover all eligible children.
- Medicaid provides free health care to families, non-disabled single adults, and caretakers. Eligibility depends on family size and income.
- Qualified Health Plans provide essential health benefits. Local health department staff can assist with eligibility determination for qualified health plans and warm handoff for enrollment assistance.
All four programs may cover in-patient hospital care, doctor visits, mental health services, substance abuse services, transportation to medical appointments, lab work and tests, dental and vision care, prescriptions, and immunizations.
Apply for State Health Insurance Programs
- Online by visiting the Maryland Health Connection Website
- Over the phone by calling 1-855-642-8572
- For in person assistance, contact the St. Mary’s County Health Department via phone at 301-475-4330 or email to smchd.mchps@maryland.gov
Documentation needed to apply
- Photo ID
- Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card)
- Social Security Number
- Proof of income (2 biweekly pay stubs or 4 weekly pay stubs)
- Social security income
Additional Resources
- Administrative Care Coordination Unit (ACCU): Helps Medical Assistance beneficiaries access necessary healthcare and links beneficiaries to other services, including specialty care.
- Medicaid Check-In: Starting in April 2023, Maryland began making Medicaid eligibility reviews again. Not everyone will be up for renewal at the same time. Check in here to ensure your renewal.