Every Medicaid program has a portion that is designed to specifically cover children. There is also a portion that covers women who are pregnant. In Maryland, MCHIP covers the health insurance needs of both of these groups. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is partially funded by the federal government. It is also funded by the government of an individual state. In Maryland, the Medicaid program includes a … Continue reading →

The Medicaid program in Maryland is administered by the Maryland Department of Human Resources. Their website is very easy to navigate. Most of the information is on the same page and easy to scroll through. There is a main program, a CHIP, a Pharmacy Assistance Program, and a Buy-in Program. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance coverage. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage for individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to buy health insurance coverage from a private health insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the … Continue reading →