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What
is the Maryland Children's Health Program?
This
program gives free and low cost health
care to children and pregnant women in
families with low to average incomes.
What
medical services are covered?
Doctor visits, hospital care, dental
care, vision, prescription medications,
transportation to medical appointments (if
you do not have any other means of
transportation).
What
are the requirements?
State of Maryland resident and family
income less than approximately:
$26,400 for a family of two; $33,200 for a
family of three;
$40,000 for a family of four; $45,800 for
a family of five.
How
do I apply:
Maryland Children's
Health Program (MCHP) applications are
available at the Kent County Health
Department, local doctors' offices,
businesses and government offices or call
410-778-7035 to have an application
mailed.
Assistance
is provided by the Health Department in
completing the application. Mail
(or drop off) the completed application
to:
Kent
County Health Department
MCHP Program
125 S. Lynchburg Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
How
can I get more information?
Providers, parents and
pregnant women may call their Local Health
Department, Kent County residents
410-778-7035, or DHMH at 1-800-456-8900 if
you have questions or need more
information about the new program. TDD for
Disabled - Maryland Relay Service
1-800-735-2258.
Maryland
Children's Health Program – Premium
What
is MCHP Premium?
Health
insurance for children under the age of 19
if eligible with a monthly premium.
What
are the requirements?
State of Maryland
Resident and family income less than approximately:
$39,600 for a family of 2; $49,800 for a family of 3;
$60,000
for a family of 4; $70,200 for a family of
5.
How
do I apply?
Complete a
Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)
application and answer YES to question #6.
Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)
applications are available at the Kent
County Health Department, local doctors'
offices, businesses and government offices
or call 410-778-7035 to have an
application mailed. Assistance is provided
by the Health Department in completing the
application. Mail
(or drop off) the completed application
to:
Kent County
Health Department
MCHP Program
125 S. Lynchburg Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
How much will I
have to pay?
$44 or $55 per month,
depending on family income
Related link: Health
Choice Enrollment
Administrative
Care Coordination
What
is the Administrative Care Coordination
Unit of Kent County Health Department (ACCU)?
This program helps individuals
with health insurance problems and
provides assistance in finding a health
insurance plan.
When
is the ACCU staff available?
Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call 410-778-7023 for
appointment or more
information.
Ombudsman
Program
What
is an Ombudsman?
The Ombudsman deals with
complaints or problems individuals may have with their
Managed Care Organization. Call
410-778-7023 for more information.
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