Third Party Billing
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:
| Family
Size |
Monthly
Income |
| 1 |
$1552 |
| 2 |
$2082 |
| 3 |
$2612 |
| 4 |
$3142 |
| 5 |
$3672 |
| 6 |
$4202 |
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:
| Family
Size |
Monthly
Income |
| 1 |
$1940-$2328 |
| 2 |
$2603-$3123 |
| 3 |
$3265-$3918 |
| 4 |
$3928-$4713 |
| 5 |
$4590-$5508 |
Services in both the free and premium programs include:
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- Shots, lab work and tests
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- Doctors visits and check-ups
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- Drug & alcohol abuse services
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- Home health care services
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