Maryland Children’s Health Program was initiated in

1998 to provide Free & Low Cost Health Insurance Benefits to Children and Pregnant Women in Maryland. 

The program is for families with low to average income.

Covered Benefits Include:

Even if your income is a little over the amount shown for your family size, you and your family may still qualify if you pay for childcare, alimony or child support or you may be eligible for the MCHP Premium program.

 Therefore, please apply.

Income Guidelines are Revised Annually

To inquire about Income Guidelines or to Apply

Call 410-479-8004

Or stop by the

Caroline County Health Department

403 S. 7^th Street

Denton, MD

You may download an application to mail to the Health Department at:

www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mchp/

For Enrollment or MCO Questions:

MCO Enrollments         1-800-977-7388

Amerigroup               1-800-454-3730

                            www.amerigroup.com

United Healthcare       1-800-318-8821

                           www.unitedhealthcare.com

MD Physicians Care      1-800-953-8854

                           www.marylandphysicianscare.com

Priority Partners         1-800-654-9728

For Additional Resources for Pregnant Women, Families and Children:

·        WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program) www.mdwic.org

·        Family Resource Center at the Caroline County Public Library 410-479-1343

    www.myfamilyneeds.info

·        Department of Social Services  410-479-5900 www.dhr.state.md.us/caroline.htm

·        Caroline County Family Support Center/Early Head Start 410-479-3050

·        MRDC (Maryland Rural Development Corporation) 410-482-2585 www.mrdc.net

·      Medical Assistance for Families http://dhmh.state.md.us/ma4families/

Is a low cost health plan for

uninsured children

whose family income is above the

MCHP eligible income limit, but

answered “yes” on their

application to the question regarding

“willingness to pay a premium”.

For questions or assistance with the MCHP Premium Program

Call 1-866-269-5576

Administrative Care Coordination Unit

The ACCU staff’s goal is to improve the health and well being of the Health Choice recipients in Caroline County by assuring the Health Choice population has access and appropriately utilizes Health Choice Services. Emphasis is on short term care coordination for the following low income and vulnerable groups:

If you have an issue or need assistance with a related issue

Call 410-479-8023.

What is an Ombudsman?
The Ombudsman deals with complaints or problems referred by the Health Choice Complaint Resolution Unit.  Once the referral has been received, the staff attempts to resolve the dispute and assist the enrollee in understanding the managed care process.

Call 410-479-8023 for more information

Or

To make a complaint

Complaint Resolution Line

1-800-284-4510

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