Medicaid Program Assistance

Medicaid Program Assistance (View Details)

Hospital and mental health clinic patients who pay for their health care, uninsured and have a low income are assisted in applying for Medicaid to help pay incurred medical expenses. The following hospitals and clinics have partnered with the county to provide these services: Adventist HealthCare, Holy Cross Hospital, Montgomery General Hospital, ...

Organization: Public Health Services, DHHS

Target Population

People Without Health Insurance, Low Income

Services

Benefits Assistance, Medicaid Applications

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DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

Hours of Operation:
Note: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Dental Services)
- Mon: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Tue: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Wed: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Thu: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
DHHS Silver Spring Center Office of Eligibility and Support Services
8818 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Note: OESS location
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

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Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) (View Details)

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 (M...

Organization: Public Health Services, DHHS

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Preschool Age Children, Primary School Age Children, Infants/Toddlers, People Without Health Insurance, Pregnant Women

Services

Mother and Infant Care, State/Local Health Insurance Programs

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Office of Eligibility and Support Services
8630 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

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Medicaid - Long Term Care (View Details)

Medical Assistance - Long Term Care provides the public with information about the policies and regulations of the Medical Assistance Long Term Care (MA-LTC) program. It also determines initial and ongoing eligibility for the MA-LTC program for individuals residing in nursing homes who need assistance in paying for their nursing home care.

Organization: Public Health Services, DHHS

Target Population

Nursing Facility Residents

Services

Long Term Care Resident Subsidies

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Medical Assistance Programs (Medicaid/MA) (View Details)

Medical Assistance (also known as Medicaid or MA) pays the medical bills of low-income families and individuals. The insurance covers services such as in-patient/outpatient hospital care, pharmacy, basic physician care, nursing home costs, medical day care, personal care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Individuals receiving Federal S...

Organization: Children, Youth and Family Services, DHHS

Target Population

Low Income, Poverty Level

Services

Medicaid Applications

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Piccard Drive Health Center
1335 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Hours of Operation:
Note: later hours by appointment
- Mon: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Silver Spring Health Center
8630 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Silver Spring Center
8818 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Hours of Operation:
Note: Tuesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Limited services for Public Assistance Programs)
- Mon: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Germantown Health Center
12900 Middlebrook Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20874

Hours of Operation:
Note: Tuesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Limited services for Public Assistance Programs)
- Mon: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 7:45 am - 7:00 pm
- Wed: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm

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Outplacement of Eligibility Workers - Mental Health Outreach (View Details)

Mental Health Outreach assists customers who have mental health and substance abuse problems to apply for Medical Assistance Programs. Customers can apply for benefits at locations other than the local offices, such as Maryland Treatment Center (Avery Road), Potomac Ridge, Montgomery County Outpatient Addiction Services, and Threshold Services.

Organization: Public Health Services, DHHS

Target Population

Chronic/Severe Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders

Services

Medicaid Applications

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Office of Eligibility and Support Services
8630 Fenton Street, 10th. Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910

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HealthChoice (View Details)

HealthChoice is the name of the Maryland’s statewide mandatory managed care program. The HealthChoice Program provides health care to most Medicaid participants. Eligible Medicaid participants enroll in a Managed Care Organization (MCO) of their choice and select a primary care provider (PCP) to oversee their medical care.

Organization: Maryland Department of Health and Hygiene