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Medical Benefits Assistance | Howard County Department of Social Services

9780 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Eligibility
Howard County residents who meet income and other guidelines.
Required documents
Varies contact for details.
410-872-8700
Voice·

Main

855-642-8572
Voice·

Toll-Free

Application process
Call or visit website for application.
Service area
Howard County, MD

Other Information

Special Populations

  • Justice Involvement
  • Open to All

Age Group

  • Teens (13-19)
  • Older Adults (55+)
  • Adults (31-54)
  • Children (2-12)
  • Young Adults (20-30)
  • Infants (0-1)

Languages

  • Interpretation Services Available

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Provides health insurance for disabled and low-income.

Insurance Services

More information:

  • Includes guidance on Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD), Medicaid and Medicare Buy-In Programs (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary and Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary), Long Term Care Medical Assistance Expanded Medicaid through the Maryland Health Connection (MHC)

Last assured
12/16/2025
Providing organization
Howard County Department of Social Services

County agency providing social services programs.