Access to Health Care Services

The Bureau of Access to Health Care Services helps with enrollment into healthcare plans by: processing insurance applications for low income families; assisting clients with applying for health insurance and providing services to help clients navigate the Medicaid system; and scheduling transportation for Medicaid recipients to receive necessary medical treatment.

Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information call 410-313-5845.

Medicaid

Free Healthcare Enrollment Assistance

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What is Medicaid?

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Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of people, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements. 

The Health Department can help if you have questions, need information or want to apply. Contact us at 410-313-5845 or come into our offices at 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm.

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Renewal of Medical Assistance (Medicaid)

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Changes are coming to Maryland Medicaid - this year, renewals won't be automatic. Individuals on Medicaid may no longer be able to continue receiving benefits if they have not completed their renewal. Here's what you can do now to prepare:

  1. Update your contact information to make sure your current address, phone number, and email are on file so you'll get notices about changes to your coverage. 
  2. Open your mail and read any letters you get from Maryland Health Connection to find out how changes will affect you.
  3. Take action to ensure you don't miss key deadlines. The letters will tell you what you need to do to get continued benefits.

Call us today at 410-313-5845 or email [email protected] to learn more! 

State Resources

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Healthcare Support for Non-Citizen Pregnant Marylanders

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Effective July 1, 2023, non-citizen pregnant Maryland residents with qualifying income can apply to receive full medical benefits. 

Medicaid pays for health care for people who cannot afford it. Medicaid is the same as Medical Assistance. Sign up for Medicaid as soon as you know you are pregnant. Get the care you and your baby need right away. And you may keep Medicaid up to four months after your baby is born.

Starting July 1, 2023, you can apply:

The Health Department can help if you have questions, need information or want to apply. Contact us at 410-313-5845, email [email protected] or come into our offices at 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Participant Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

Medicaid may help pay for health care you had in the three months before you applied. To learn more, talk to Maryland Health Connection, or go to your local Health Department or Department of Social Services.

State Resources

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Health Insurance Enrollment

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Health Insurance Enrollment

Health Insurance open enrollment for 2024 has ended. If you think you are eligible for a special enrollment, visit Maryland Health Connection for more information. In-person sign-up assistance is available at the Health Department (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm). Call 410-313-5845 to mak an appointment.

Free consumer assistance is available by calling 855-642-8572 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deaf and hard of hearing use Relay. Help is available in more than 200 languages. 

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Programs

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Administrative Care Coordination Unit (ACCU)/Ombudsman Program

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ACCU's mission is to assist all Medicaid/HealthChoice or Medicaid/HealthChoice eligible individuals to remain in care and have access to needed health care services, local resources and programs

For more information call 410-313-7323 or email [email protected].

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Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)

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The Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) provides transportation services for clients who need medical care and have no transportation.

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Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)

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Howard County Health Department determines eligibility for MCHP.  The MCHP program provides full health care coverage to pregnant women and families. Covered services include in-patient hospital care, doctor visits, lab tests, dental care, eye care, medicines and immunizations.  

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