443-523-1740
MCHP – Maryland Children’s Health Program
MCHP is a health insurance program that provides free health care coverage to children under the age of 19 and pregnant women of any age who meet income eligibility. MCHP enrollees obtain care from a variety of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) through the Maryland HealthChoice Program.
MCHP Premium
MCHP Premium provides health care coverage at a low cost to children under the age of 19 who are not eligible for the free program.
Maryland Medical Assistance for Families
Maryland Medical Assistance for Families provides free health care coverage to parents/other family members caring for children who are eligible for MCHP.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY
How can I apply?
The application is brief and the process is simple. The application asks for general information and social security numbers for people living in the house, address, phone number, private insurance information (if any) and income information.
How can I get an application?
- Call 1-800-456-8900 to have an application mailed to you
- Visit the Somerset County Health Department or call us at 443-523-1740
- Apply electronically at MarylandSail.org
How do I submit my application?
- If you live in Somerset County, you may mail or bring your application to the Somerset County Health Department at 8928 Sign Post Road, Westover, MD 21871
- Apply electronically at MarylandSail.org
- If you do not live in Somerset County, find the contact information for your county at Maryland Children Health Program
How do I get more information?
- Visit the Maryland Children Health Program website
- Call the Somerset County Health Department at 443-523-1740
What if I don’t have children?
- You may be eligible to apply for Medical Assistance. You may apply electronically a https://www.marylandsail.org or through Maryland Health Benefits Exchange at http://marylandhbe.com
- You may also contact the Health Department at 443-523-1740 for more information.
Fill out Online Medical Assistance Application at marylandsail.org
Maryland Medical Assistance Programs Eligibility Requirements