Children's Health

Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)

What is MCHP ?
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 ?

Maryland resident and family income less than approximately:

  1. $29,420 for a family of two
  2. $37,060 for a family of three
  3. $44,700 for a family of four
  4. $52,340 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 and on-line

To have an application mailed to you,
please call 410-778-7035

Then, mail or drop-off the completed application to

  1. Kent County Health Department
    MCHP Program
    125 S. Lynchburg Street
    Chestertown, MD 21620

Children's Health Program (MCHP) Premium

What is MCHP Premium ?
Health insurance for children under the age of 19 if eligible
with a monthly premium.

What are the Requirements ?
Maryland resident and family income less than approximately:

  1. $44,130 for a family of two
  2. $55,590 for a family of three
  3. $67,050 for a family of four
  4. $77,376 for a family of five

How do I apply ?
Complete a Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) application. Applications are available at the Kent County Health Department, local doctors' offices, businesses and government offices.

To have an application mailed to you, call 410-778-7035.

For assistance completing the application, call 410-778-7035.

Please mail or drop-off the completed application to

  1. Kent County Health Department
    MCHP Program
    125 S. Lynchburg Street
    Chestertown, MD 21620


Families with Children Program (FAC)

What is an FAC?
The program offers health insurance for families with low to average incomes.

What are the requirements?

Maryland resident and family income less than approximately:

  1. $17,063 for a family of two
  2. $21,494 for a family of three
  3. $25,926 for a family of four

Contact
Phone: 410-778-7035


ACCU

Administrative Care Coordination Unit of Kent County Health Department

What is ACCU?
The program helps individuals with medical assistance to learn about their health benefits and how to appropriately utilize available health care services.

Contact
Phone: 410-778-7023
to make an appointment.

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Ombudsman Program

What is an Ombudsman?
The Ombudsman deals with complaints or problems individuals may have with their Managed Care Organization.

Contact
Phone: 410-778-7023

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.