Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)
Also Known As: MCHP/MCHP Premium
The Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) provides free or low-cost health care for children from birth to age 19 and for pregnant women of any age who are low income and uninsured. The State of Maryland operates this program, also called the Maryland HealthChoice Program. Individuals in MCHP/HealthChoice choose a Managed Care Organization (MCO) after they enroll. The MCO provides a list of doctors and enrollees must choose a doctor from that list. Covered services include: doctor visits, hospital care, lab tests, dental care, prescription medicines, mental health services and specialists.
Organization:
Public Health Services, DHHS
Languages Available:
English - Language Line
Intake and Eligibility:
Those eligible for MCHP are uninsured children under age 19, whose household modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is at or below 211% of the federal poverty level (FPL) for their family size. In 2022, this was about $4,880/month for a family of four).
<br />Uninsured children under age 19 may qualify for MCHP Premium if their household income is above the MCHP income guidelines but is at or below 322% of the federal poverty level for their family size. In 2022, this was about $7,448 for a family of four. MCHP Premium requires a small monthly premium per family. Effective 2022, the premium is either $61 or $76, depending on your household income.
- Montgomery County
Contact Info:
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Phone 1:
- 311
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Business Line:
- 311
- Website:
Locations
Office of Eligibility and Support Services8630 Fenton Street, 10th. Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Germantown Health Center
12900 Middlebrook Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20874
Hours of Operation:
Note: Immunization appointments are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Closed on County holidays. Evening hours are available on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults 19 years and older. Montgomery Cares patients Immunization Program--appointments are available Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.
- Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Silver Spring Health Center
8630 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Hours of Operation:
Note: Immunization Appointments are available Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on County holidays. Evening hours are available on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Pregnancy Testing) Appointments are available for the Immunization Program on Wednesdays Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Dental Clinic)
- Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
