This program provides full health care coverage to pregnant women and children up to 19 years of age. Covered services include in-patient hospital care, doctor visits, lab tests, dental care, eye care, medicines and immunizations. Applicants may not have dropped health insurance coverage within 6 months before the date of their application.

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

• Children under age 19, who are not eligible for Medicaid, and whose annual household income meets the federal poverty level (FPL) guidelines. 
• U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or qualified alien (including Refugees and Asylees)

To get further information, contact our MCHP offices at 410-313-5845 or come to the Health Department located at: 
8930 Stanford Blvd
Columbia, MD 21045
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Or you can write us at:  medicaid@howardcountymd.gov

Maryland Health Care Connection - Heath Care Coverage