Medicaid is a State-run program that provides hospital and medical coverage for people with low income and little or no resources. Each State has its own rules about who is eligible and what is covered under Medicaid.
For more information about the Medicaid program, contact your local medical assistance agency, social services or welfare office.
Maryland Health Connection is the state’s official health insurance marketplace. It is where you enroll in Medicaid. Maryland Health Connection takes care of the paperwork you need to get Medicaid. When you sign up for Medicaid through them, you will pick a health care company.
I can apply…
Online at marylandhealthconnection.gov
By using the Maryland Health Connection app: Apple or Android
By calling Maryland Health Connection: 1-855-642-8572
In person at a local health department
In person at a local department of social services
Online at myMDTHINK
By mailing a completed form to my local department of social services
The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program's friendly, accessible staff is available to answer questions and guide Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester County residents through the online application process. Contact:(667)661-7447
Wicomico County DSS | 201 Baptist St. Salisbury, MD 21801 |410-713-3900
Wicomico County Department of Health | 108 E. Main St. Salisbury, MD 21801 | 410-749-1244
Worcester County DSS | 299 Commerce St. Snow Hill, MD 21863 | 410-677-6800
Worcester County Department of Health |6040 Public Landing Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 | 410-632-1100
Worcester County Department of Health |9730 Healthway Drive Berlin, MD 21811 | 410-632-1100
Somerset County DSS 30397 | Mt. Vernon Road Princess Anne, MD 21853 | 410-677-4200
Somerset County Department of Health | 8928 Sign Post Road Westover, MD 21871 | 443-523-1700
Search the PROVIDER DIRECTORY to Find a Doctor, Hospital, or Other Healthcare Provider
Maryland Medicaid has nine HealthChoice MCOs you can choose from. View the MCO Comparison Chart to help you pick the best one for you.
For information on the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program, call Member Customer Service at 1-855-934-9812.
Medicare
Medicare is a Federal health insurance program, administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). While it helps with the cost of health care, Medicare does not cover all medical expenses nor does it cover the cost of most long-term care.
Each year you will receive a copy of “Medicare and You.” If you do not receive a copy, or if you have other questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
For more information about Medicare, visit the CMS website at http://www.cms.gov
The State Health Insurance Program is a program that helps those on Medicare with personalized Medicare counseling, education, and access to financial assistance resources. SHIP offices help Medicare beneficiaries identify and understand programs and plans such as Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare supplemental insurance policies. SHIP can also help Medicare beneficiaries enroll in these plans. The services you receive through SHIP offices are confidential and free.
Contact: 410-742-0505
Medicare Supplement Rate Guide
How to qualify for the 4 Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare & You 2025 The official U.S. government Medicare handbook
Specific inpatient or outpatient dental services directly related to certain covered medical treatments. In these cases, you must get the dental service because it’s linked to the success of the medical treatment you need, like:
An oral exam and dental treatment before you get a heart valve replacement or a bone marrow, organ, or kidney transplant.
A procedure (like a tooth extraction) to treat a mouth infection before you get cancer treatment services like chemotherapy.
Treatment for a complication you experience while getting head and neck cancer treatment services.
Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans
Insurance carriers offering Medicare Advantage plans in Maryland include:
Aetna Medicare
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage
Johns Hopkins
UnitedHealthcare