Maryland Children’s Health
Program (MCHP)
301-475-4330
Maryland
Children’s Health Program (MCHP) is a health insurance program for children
up to age 19 and pregnant women of any age. This program provides
comprehensive health care to children and pregnant women in families with
low to average incomes. The Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program is
designed to cover health care costs. Income before taxes and other
deductions is counted to determine eligibility.
What Are the
Benefits?
Click
here to view MCHP income guidelines.
The
application process is easy. The
MCHP
Application Form
is available online and at the following locations:
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St. Mary’s County Health
Department
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St. Mary’s County
Department of Social Services
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St. Mary’s Hospital
Admitting Office
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most doctor’s offices
Bring the signed, completed form to the health department or mail to:
St. Mary’s County Health Department
P.O. Box 316
21580 Peabody St.
Leonardtown, MD 20639
BE SURE
TO SIGN YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Health Department MCHP Eligibility
Unit staff will process the application within 10 working days.
MCHP
Eligibility Unit staff is available daily to assist clients and process
enrollment applications. No appointments are necessary. Walk-ins are
welcome.
MCHP staff
will advise families about local providers and the Managed Care
Organizations (MCOs) they accept, and will refer families to other
assistance programs as needed.
Contact MCHP Eligibility Unit Staff:
St. Mary's County Health Department
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
301-475-4330.