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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EXPANSION PROGRAM TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2008 |
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Beginning July 1, 2008, parents and other family caregivers of children earning up to 116% of the FPL were eligible for the Medical Assistance for Families Program. This new program will offer comprehensive health care coverage for all eligible low-income working families with children. Previously these families could not earn more than 30% of the FPL to be eligible for full Medical Assistance coverage. Starting July 1 st a family of four can earn up to $24,500 a year compared to only about $6,362 a year now.
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Those parents or caregivers that are currently enrolled in the Primary Adult Care (PAC) program will be automatically enrolled in the new program and will keep their current managed care organization. Please note that more parents and caregivers will qualify for the Medical Assistance for Families Program than previously qualified for PAC . |
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Changes to Medical Assistance for Family Applicants Ease the Application Process |
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Also beginning July 1, 2008 it is easier for families to apply for Medical Assistance. Here are some of the changes:
- A new, shorter Medical Assistance-only application for families, children, and pregnant women
- Apply by mail or fax, no face-to-face interview required
- Apply on-line via the Service Access Information Link (SAIL) system www.marylandSAIL.org (starting 10/1/08)
- No asset limit
- Families can apply at Local Health Departments – Baltimore HealthCare Access in Baltimore City – just like for MCHP.
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Call 410-649-0500 for more information about the new program Medical Assistance for Families Program or to learn about other health care options. |
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