Maryland Medical Care Programs

Maryland Children's Health Program, 

MCHP Premium ,and HealthChoice

800-456-8900

800-735-2258 (TDD) 

For general information about Maryland Medical Programs click here.

HealthChoice Information

Enrollment Broker

800-977-7388 
To enroll in a managed care organization after acceptance into the HealthChoice program.
HealthChoice Enrollee Action Line 800-284-4510

To register complaints and/or concerns about HealthChoice, an MCO, or a provider. 

Participating health plans include Amerigroup, Helix Family Choice, Jai Medical Systems, Maryland Physician’s Care, Priority Partners, and United Health Care Family First.  Please note that some of these plans offer the HealthChoice program and commercial (through employers) insurance.  When in doubt call the Action Line listed above.


Mental Health Care

MAPS-MD

800-888-1965 

Provides authorizations for mental health services for Medicaid and HealthChoice enrollees.

Local Core Service Agencies

 

 

Located in each county and Baltimore City, the Core Service Agencies provide support and local resources for mental health related concerns.

410-767-6655

Call to get the number for your county.

 

 

410-837-2647

Baltimore Mental Health Systems


Rare and Expensive Case Management Program (REM)

Rare and Expensive Case Management Program (REM) Referral Line

800-565-8190

For questions about eligibility.  The REM program is a special program under HealthChoice for children and adults who have special needs and meet other eligibility requirements. 

REM Hotline 800-492-6006
After enrollment concerns, complaints and to appeal denials of care.

Substance Abuse Services
Substance abuse services are provided via the HealthChoice managed care organization of the enrolled member.  Enrollees may self-refer to any participating provider.  Call your MCO, primary care doctor, or Baltimore HealthCare Access for more information.

Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems 

410-637-1900 
BSAS provides support, referral, workshops, and advocacy for substance abuse treatment in Baltimore City.

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