Maryland Children's Health Program

                               Maryland Children's Health Program gives full health benefits for children up to age 19 and pregnant women of any age.  The
                               program is for families with low to average income.

                               Medical services are given through HealthChoice, Maryland's Managed Care Program.  HealthChoice is made up of
                               private Managed Care Organizations ( MCO's ) located throughout the state.

                               It is easy to apply for the Maryland Children's Health Program.  Once approved, you will get information in the mail about the
                               Managed Care Organizations ( MCO's ) in your area.  You may choose any plan.

                Benefits for children include:

·           Doctor visits

·           Check-ups

·           Vision Care

·           Hospital Care

·           Dental Care

·           Prescriptions

·           Immunizations

                Benefits for pregnant women include:

·           Prenatal doctor visits

·           Hospital delivery bill

·           Lab work and tests

·           Prescription medicines including prenatal vitamins

               
                HealthChoice makes getting good health care easy:

·           Your child will have a Primary Care Provider who knows your child's medical history.

·           Your child can see a Primary Care Provider when sick, instead of waiting hours to see a doctor in the emergency room.

·           When you are pregnant, you can get prenatal care and the doctor will answer your questions about your baby.

                MCHP Premium

                               Maryland Children's Health Program Premium is a low cost health plan for uninsured children up to age 19.  MCHP
                               Premium is for families with incomes above the MCHP limit.

                               By paying one low monthly premium per family, children may get health care through an employer health plan or
                               HealthChoice, Maryland's Managed Care Program.

                               Children enrolled in an employer health plan will receive a second insurance card to cover the costs of co-payments,
                               deductables, and co-insurance.

                              


                If you are interested in applying, follow these few easy steps:

·           Get an application by calling  1-800-456-8900, or from your local Department of Health or local Department of Social Services office.

·           One application is used for both programs.

·           If you are not eligible for free health care services, your children may be eligible for MCHP Premium.  If interested in this program  for
  your children, answer "yes" to the question on the application regarding your "willingness to pay a premium" .

·           Fill out the application and mail or bring it to your local health department.

 

 

For more information:
call:  1-800-456-8900
or
Allegany Health Department at
( 301 ) 777-2104

The services and facilities of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are operated on a non-discriminatory basis.
This policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin and applies to the provisions of
employment and granting of advantages, privileges and accomodations.

The Department, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensures that qualified individuals with disabilities are given
an opportunity to participate in and benefit from DHMH services, programs, benefits and employment opportunities.

 

                                               

 
                                               
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