Maryland Department of Health
Maryland Medicaid Administration

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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​​
​July 1, 2025 - Governor's Proclamation
​Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed July as Maryland Medicaid Month in honor of Medicaid’s 60th Anniversary. This milestone is an opportunity to honor Medicaid’s history, highlight its impact, and look ahead to the future. Follow Maryland Medicaid's month long celebration on  X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads,  and Medicaid LinkedIn – Be sure like and share. For more information, see the History of Maryland Medicaid​.
​June 30, 2025 - Request for Public Comment - Section 1115 Demonstration Extension
The Maryland Department of Health (the Department) is proposing to extend its §1115 demonstration known as the HealthChoice demonstration. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has authorized the Department’s existing §1115 demonstration through December 31, 2026. The HealthChoice demonstration authorizes Maryland’s managed care program, known as HealthChoice, as well as other innovative programs. Maryland’s HealthChoice demonstration was first implemented in 1997. CMS approved subsequent demonstration extensions between 2002 through 2021.

The State’s 30-day public comment period opens today, June 30, 2025 and ends on July 30, 2025.​ Show me more...
​June 27, 2025 - Recruiting for the Interested Parties Advisory Group - Application Open​

​Maryland Medicaid is seeking members for the new Interested Parties Advisory Group - a group of people with direct home and community-based services experience who help make sure that these services work well for the people they serve.

Join and share your ideas and experiences to help improve home and community-based services. Learn more or apply to join. Show me more…

​​May 29, 2025 - Press Release

​Maryland Department of Health expands behavioral health and community-based services for children and youth

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health today announced that it received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth. The federal approval is for an amendment to Maryland’s 1915(i) state plan, which gives the state the authority to provide home and community-based services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances. 

The approval strengthens Maryland’s behavioral health system by broadening eligibility and streamlining services for families across the state. The Department will work with stakeholders to implement the changes over the next year in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization, providers, and stakeholders. Show me more...​
​​May 13, 2025 - Press Release
​Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Would Kick Marylanders Off Their Health Insurance and Reduce Access to Care

Baltimore, MD – Last Sunday, Congress released their latest budget reconciliation proposal that includes extreme cuts across the Medicaid program. In response, the Maryland Department of Health has released a new fact sheet​ that details how some of these policy proposals designed at cutting Medicaid would impact Marylanders.

The proposed cuts include work requirements that make it harder for people to enroll in and keep their health coverage, a reduction in federal funding for providers, and limits on care and services for children, families, and older adults. Read more...
​​February 24, 2025 - Press Release
​Maryland Department of Health expands access to school-based mental health services for children and youth 

Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of Health has made it easier for families on Medicaid to access mental health services in schools for their children. The expansion allows Local Education Agencies to offer certain behavioral health services to all students enrolled in Medicaid. Previously, Medicaid payment for these services was limited to Medicaid-enrolled students who have an approved Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Read more...​




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