Maryland Medical Assistance Program
Maryland
What is Maryland Medical Assistance Program?
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In some states the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.
Note: Medicaid is sometimes referred to by state specific names. Regardless of the various names, the programs are still Medicaid and are governed by Federal Medicaid law and regulations.
Administration
Maryland Medical Assistance Program is administered by Maryland.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for MarylandMedicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Maryland, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Be responsible for a child 17 years of age or younger, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,030 |
| 2 | $27,186 |
| 3 | $34,341 |
| 4 | $41,496 |
| 5 | $48,652 |
| 6 | $55,807 |
| 7 | $62,963 |
| 8 | $70,118 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Maryland Medical Assistance Program?
To apply online, please visit the Maryland Health Connection online application portal.
You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.