How to Apply for Maryland Medicaid

Medicaid is a program that offers medical coverage to different groups of needy people. If you currently do not have health insurance because you cannot afford to pay for it, you may qualify for Maryland's Medicaid program if you meet additional requirements, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) in Maryland. Submitting an application to your local department of social services is the only way you can find out if you are eligible to receive health care and medical services under Maryland's Medicaid program.

Instructions

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  Review the groups that are covered by Maryland Medicaid to see if you fit into any of the categories. Eligible groups must have low incomes and resources and typically consist of pregnant women, families with children, older adults, the disabled and women with breast or cervical cancer, according to the DHMH. Keep in mind that this will only give you a general idea as to whether or not you qualify; you must apply to find out for certain what your Medicaid eligibility is.

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  Prepare documentation needed to apply for Maryland Medicaid. You will be asked to show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal status (for non-citizens and aliens), Maryland residency, income, assets and private health insurance (if applicable).

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  Locate your local Department of Social Services by logging onto the Maryland DHMH website.

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  Call your local DSS office, before going there, to find out its business hours, whether an appointment is necessary or if you can just walk in, and to confirm if there are additional documents or information you need to bring with you to the application review.

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  Bring the documents and paperwork that you have prepared and go to your local DSS office to fill out a Medicaid application. After you complete and submit the application, you will be interviewed by a caseworker who will review your application, ask to see your evidence documents and determine whether or not you are eligible to receive Medicaid benefits.