## Medicaid can be confusing. Get help from us. 

To get help with Medicaid, you can contact our [Social Work and Outreach Department](/index%2Ephp/services/patient-support-services "Patient Support Services") for assistance at 410-837-2050 ext. 8813.

 

 

## Apply for Medicaid

Not sure if you are eligible for Medicaid? Contact our Social Work and Outreach Department for assistance at 410-837-2050 ext. 8813 or visit [https://www.marylandhbe.com](https://www.marylandhbe.com/).



- Proof of income for one month - for everyone in your household
- Last year's tax return or one month of your most recent pay stub(s)
- Don't have an income? We have a form for you to fill out.
- Proof of identity
    - Photo ID (driver's license, state issued ID, passport, etc.)
    - Don't have a photo ID? Bring 2-3 proofs of identity such as medical records, your Social Security card, school records, etc.)

 

 

- Birth certificate or permanent resident card
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth for everyone in the household
- Proof of immigration status (Birth certificates, asylee/refugee approval, J-1/F-1/B-1 visa, Employment Authorization Card, Permanent Resident “Green” Card)
    - Don't have proof of status? Call us: 410-837-2050 ext. 8813

 

 

 

 

 

### What do you need to apply for Medicaid?

To apply for Medicaid or Medicare, our Social Work team will need you to bring the following items with you:

- **Proof of income for one month - for everyone in your household**
    - Last year's tax return or one month of your most recent pay stub(s)
    - Don't have an income? We have a form for you to fill out.
- **Proof of identity**
    - Photo ID (driver's license, state issued ID, passport, etc.)
    - Don't have a photo ID? Bring 2-3 proofs of identity such as medical records, your Social Security card, school records, etc.)
- **Birth certificate or permanent resident card**
- Social Security numbers
- **Dates of birth for everyone in the household**
- **Proof of immigration status** (Birth certificates, asylee/refugee approval, J-1/F-1/B-1 visa, Employment Authorization Card, Permanent Resident “Green” Card)
    - Don't have proof? Call us: 410-837-2050 ext. 8813

 

 

### What is Medicaid and are you eligible for it?

Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for people with limited income and resources, including families, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

#### In Maryland, to be eligible for Medicaid you must:

- Be a Maryland resident
- Be a U.S. Citizen or a qualified non-citizen
- Meet income limit for your coverage group

#### There are other situations where you may be eligible:

- Technical eligibility - for example, be a certain age or have a certain disability
- Financial eligibility, income and asset limits
- Medical eligibility - for example, you need a certain level of care

 

 

## Help is here.

Our Social Work and Outreach department provides free help with Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial and insurance support programs.



 

- [ Find out if you qualify and get help. ](/index%2Ephp/services/patient-support-services)