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Medicaid & Health Insurance

Medicaid & Health Insurance

The Health Department can help if you have questions, need information or want to apply. Contact us at 410-313-5845 or come into our offices at 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm.

New Requirements for Medicaid Low-Cost Healthcare Resources
Medicaid Check-In 2027. Logos of Maryland Health Connection, Maryland Department of Health, Howard County Health Department

New Rules for Medicaid Coming Soon

A new federal law, H.R. 1 adds new requirements for up to 320,000 Maryland Medicaid members. The Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Health Connection, Managed Care Organizations and community partners are working together to help Maryland families navigate these new changes and stay covered.

What is changing?

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the federal government is requiring new rules for some adults to keep Medicaid coverage. 
These include:

  • Show you are working or taking part in other activities (also called work requirements)
  • Renew your Medicaid coverage twice a year

What is changing for immigrants?

Starting Oct. 1, 2026, some immigrants will no longer qualify for Medicaid coverage. This new law applies to adults, but not to children or people who are pregnant. Visit the Maryland Department of Health’s Immigration Status Requirements page for more information.

What do I need to do?

To get important messaging about these critical changes, you must have current contact information. Visit Maryland Health Connection and sign in to your account to ensure your contact information is up-to-date.

For further assistance and for questions about your Medicaid policy, call us at 410-313-5845 or email medicaid@howardcountymd.gov.  You can also visit the Health Department during normal business hours to get answers about your status. Learn more about How Medicaid is Going to Change from the Maryland Department of Health.

For more detailed information take a look at the following resources:

Health Care Access Maryland Navigators Onsite

We have expanded the days and hours for Health Care Access Maryland (HCAM) navigators to be onsite to assist with questions about current Medicaid information and enrollment.  Navigators from HCAM will be at our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  For more information call us at 410-313-5845. 

HCAM and Howard County MCHP staff will also offer a Saturday assistance session on January 9th from 8:00am-12:00pm for residents who cannot visit during regular business hours

 

Maryland Healthcare Assistance

Medicaid Family Planning Program

Low-Cost Healthcare Resources

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