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Important Patient Information: The CMS Program Patient Portal is now live!
Important Provider Information: The CMS Program Provider Portal is now live!
What is Children's Medical Services (CMS)?
The Children’s Medical Services Program, also called the CMS Program, is a program of the Maryland Department of Health.
CMS can help Marylanders who:
- Are low-income
- Are uninsured or underinsured
- Are ages 0-21 years
- Get specialty care for a chronic illness or disability
CMS helps these Marylanders by paying for some needed services. CMS can pay for many kinds of services, such as visits to a specialist, hospitalizations, surgeries, medications, therapies, lab work, x-rays, and medical equipment/supplies. CMS does not cover routine check-ups or immunizations, sick visits, emergency services, routine dental care, mental health services, transportation, and other services.
How do I contact CMS?
Phone: 410-767-5588
Fax: 443-275-5434
CMS Program Staff may also be contacted by email:
How can I be covered by CMS?
In order to be covered by the CMS Program, all services must be pre-authorized. CMS requires a minimum of 10 business days to process the pre-authorization, before the service is given.
Electronic Forms / Emails
CMS is now incorporating Cognito Forms for electronic submission of claims and Care Management Plans.
Please click on the links below to access your portal!
