Information for Parents / Guardians

Please explain the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) to us.

The Maryland Children’s Health Program is considered to be an expansion of Maryland Medicaid. The program is designed to replace Maryland Kids Count and the Pregnant Women’s and children program. Families may now have an income of $37,704.00 for a family of four and qualify for the program, which has dental and vision benefits. All nurses and social workers have received information regarding the program. Nurses also have applications that the parents may complete and send into the Baltimore County Department of Health. Several outreach workers in each area determine eligibility. Children who qualify for this program will also become eligible for Third Party Billing, if they are also enrolled in the special education program.

The Maryland Children’s Health Program is available to children and youth/adolescents under the age of 19 and pregnant women of any age whose income is within certain limits. If you need an application and/or information and you live in Baltimore County, contact the Baltimore County Maryland Children’s Health Program at 410-887-2957 sheet. If you do not live in Baltimore County, contact your local health department.

Which students will qualify for The Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)?

Children who have average to low-income up to the age of 19 and pregnant women of any age if they have a family income that is at or below the Financial Eligibility Guidelines listed in the chart below:

What is the Maryland Children’s Health Program Premium?

The MCHP Premium program is designed for families who do not qualify for the MCHP program. This new program allows families with a slightly higher income to be eligible for Medical assistance. (The family pays $41.00 - $52.00 monthly fee to keep their children in this program.)

The chart below describes the Financial Eligibility Guidelines for the MCHP Premium Program:

Services in both the free and premium programs include: