Medical Assistance For Families
 MA4F: Health Care for Adults Living with Children
Program Benefits
- Birth control
- Dental care
- ER visits
- Family planning
- Healthcare provider visits
- HIV treatment
- Hospital care
- Immunizations
- Medical bills from 3 months prior
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- Mental health
- OB / GYN Care
- Physical therapy
- Prescriptions
- Specialist care
- Substance abuse
- Vision care
- X-rays and lab
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Qualifications
Must be:
- Caregiver of a child under 21 OR Unmarried, younger than 21, and without caretaker
- Maryland Resident
- Meet the below income requirements:
- Please Note: Parents of children enrolled in MCHP may be eligible, but under these different income requirements
- US Citizen, permanent resident, or Refugee / asylee
Income Requirements (Income Guidelines Effective March 1, 2012)
Yearly
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$12,958
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$17,551
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$22,145
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$26,738
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$31,332
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$35,926
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How to Apply
- Print an MCHP Application Form
In English
En Espanol
- Call toll-free at (800) 456-8900 or (301) 600-8888 and ask for a MCHP application form
- Apply online at www.marylandsail.org
- Make sure to put your phone number on your form so someone can contact you if they have questions.
- Mail in your completed application form to:
Frederick County Health Department
The Health Care Connection
350 Montevue Ln.
Frederick, MD 21702
Information Needed to Apply
- Childcare expenses, if applicable
- List other health insurance coverage
- Names, birth dates, social security numbers of family members (guardians and their dependents)
- Proof of US citizenship or residence (Birth certificate; passport; naturalization papers; affidavits)
- Self employed individuals need recent tax returns and schedules
- Sources and amount of income
- State-issued photo identity card (Driver's license or MVA ID)
Once You Have Been Approved
Review the letter provided to recipients of MA.
For more information, visit the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website or call The Health Care Connection at FCHD at (301) 600-8888.
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