Apply for Health Insurance or Medical Assistance

The Medical Assistance Eligibility and Enrollment Program assists eligible residents with determining their eligibility for health insurance and applying for Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance) through the Maryland Health Connection.

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How do I apply?

To apply for insurance, visit our Health Department.

Please make an appointment before visiting one of our locations.

Schedule an Appointment

Effective immediately:

Applications for health insurance will be taken by appointment.

To make an appointment:

  1. Choose a location below.
  2. Fill in the form to schedule your appointment.

For questions or additional assistance, call 443-510-7784

Annapolis Health Center
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
North County Health Services
791 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Use the form below to make an in-person appointment at the Annapolis Health Center.

Use the form below to make an in-person appointment at
North County Health Services.

For questions or additional assistance, call 443-510-7784

Please have the following information and items available during your appointments:

  • Social Security Numbers (or document numbers for any legal immigrants who need insurance)
  • Birthdates and general information about you and your family members who are also applying for health coverage 
  • Your State-Issued Photo ID Birth Certificate, Passport, Permanent Resident Card or a Naturalization Certificate for everyone in your household
  • Employer and income information. Proof of one month’s income for everyone in your household (e.g., paystubs, W-2 forms, or wage and tax statements)
  • Policy numbers for any current health insurance for everyone in your household
  • Information about any job-related health insurance available to your family

What to bring to your appointment:

  • Government-issued photo identification (Passport, driver’s license, identification card)
  • Most recent income documents (all sources of income)
  • Citizenship Documents (passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate)
  • Immigration Documents (I-94 form, work authorization, or permanent resident card)
  • Social Security card

Maryland Medicaid News and Announcements

Changes are coming to Medicaid. The Maryland Department of Health developed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to help those with Medicaid understand the recent changes in federal law. The FAQ explains what is happening and what it means right now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medicaid?

Medicaid provides free health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, and pregnant women. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements. 

What is Medical Assistance for Families/MCHP?

Medical Assistance For Families/MCHP is a health insurance program for Maryland residents that offers full medical benefits to:

  • Parents or other family members caring for children
  • Children up to age 21
  • Pregnant people of any age

What is MCHP Premium?

MCHP Premium is a health insurance program for Maryland residents whose family income is higher than the family income limit of Medical Assistance for Families/MCHP. MCHP Premium applicants fill out the same application as MCHP applicants, and MCHP Premium offers full medical benefits to children up to age 19.

What is Medical Assistance for Single Adults?

Medicaid has been expanded to offer medical benefits to single childless adults up to age 65.

Medicaid Expansion for non-citizen pregnant Marylanders

Starting July 1, 2023 non-citizen pregnant Marylanders who would otherwise be eligible for Medicaid but for their immigration status may now be eligible for coverage. This means that pregnant women who meet the other Medicaid enrollment requirements except for citizenship will be eligible for full Medicaid coverage. This includes those who are undocumented or are on visas that would otherwise not allow them to apply for Medicaid. For more information, please visit health.maryland.gov/healthybabies.

For more information on Medicaid, please visit health.maryland.gov/mmcp/Pages/home.aspx.             

To learn more about health care coverage and how to apply for qualified health plans through Maryland Health Connections, visit marylandhealthconnection.gov.

Need to apply for other benefits?

Maryland residents can now use the new Unified Benefits Application at MarylandBenefits.gov to apply for food, cash, health, disability, family emergency, and energy assistance benefits all at once. The form is shorter, easier to understand, and works on any device. You can also track benefits and update your information in one place.