Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance (MA) pays the medical bills of needy and low-income individuals. It is administered by the State and pays medical bills with Federal and State funds.

Medicaid coverage is granted to individuals receiving other public assistance, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and Foster Care. Low-income families, children, pregnant women, and aged, blind, or disabled adults may also qualify. You can have private health insurance and be eligible for Medicaid. If you need help paying your medical bills, you should find out for sure by filing an application at your Local Department of Social Services.

You must file an application to find out if you are eligible for Medicaid. To do this, you can go to The Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) in the city or county where you live or if you are applying for a child or a pregnant woman, you may apply at your Local Health Department.  You can also file an application on line atwww.marylandsail.org