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Welcome to Maryland Medicaid

What is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a public health insurance program. It is free or low-cost health insurance for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. It is the largest health care program in the United States.

In Maryland, Medicaid covers about 1.5 ​million people. Nearly one in four Marylanders get their health insurance through Medicaid. Half of those covered are children. Locally, people also call it Medical Assistance.

Learn more about the history of Maryland Medicaid​.

​​​Maryland Medicaid News and Announcements​​
September 12, 2025 Provider Finder Replaces HealthChoice Provider Directory

On or about September 15, the Provider Finder will replace the HealthChoice Provider Directory. The Provider Finder is an easy-to-use directory on the Maryland Medicaid website. You can search for doctors, dentists, hospitals, clinics, or specialists who take Medicaid - and see the HealthChoice managed care plans they accept.

The Provider Finder launched  in June 2024 with Medicaid fee-for-service providers only. It will now list both fee-for-service and HealthChoice providers. 

All providers and facilities in the Provider Finder accept Medicaid. Not all accept every HealthChoice plan​

If you go to the old site, it will automatically redirect you to the new one. 

Be sure to update your bookmark with the new web address.

September 12, 2025 Press Release

Maryland joins federal model to improve access and savings to lifesaving sickle cell treatments 

Baltimore, MD – Maryland Medicaid participants can now more easily access cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease under Maryland’s participation in the federal Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model. Participation in the CGT Access Model ensures better pricing in Maryland for high-cost medications, which helps to reduce costs and strengthen support services for patients and families who need access to these life-changing treatments. Show me more...​

​July 16, 2025 - Fact Sheet - Impact of Congressional Budget on Maryland Medicaid Program

​​​The Maryland Department of Health has a new fact sheet to explain the impact of the Congressional budget on Maryland Medicaid. Show me more​…​

​July 15, 2025 - New FAQ - What the New Federal Budget Law Means for Your Medicaid Coverage (en español​​)
The Maryland Department of Health has a new FAQ to help those with Medicaid understand the recent changes in federal law. The FAQ explains what is happening and what it means right now. Show me more…




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