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Medical Financial Assistance
Prescription Assistance

Medical Financial Assistance:

Baltimore County Department of Health - Health Services for the Uninsured
6401 York Road, Third Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
410-887-B C H D (2243); Email: health@baltimorecountymd.gov; T T Y users call via Maryland Relay
Services for all ages, including family centered home visits & home visits for the elderly.

Baltimore County Department of Health - WIC Program
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
410-887-6000; Email: wicprogram@baltimorecountymd.gov; T T Y users call via Maryland Relay
Supplemental foods & nutrition education to income-eligible pregnant & lactating women, infants & children under the age of 5 years who have a medical or nutritional risk.

Baltimore County Department of Social Services - Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid)
6401 York Road, First Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
410-853-3000

District office locations are found around the county.
A federal and state funded program providing health insurance to persons who meet technical and financial eligibility requirements. There are various categories of Medical Assistance which include:

Aged, Blind and Disabled ( A B D )
Families and Children ( FAC )
Children up to the age of 19 ( M C H P )

In Maryland, the Baltimore County Department of Social Services handle the eligibilitys determination for ( A B D ) and ( FAC ) categories. Paperwork needed. Pregnant women or persons wishing to apply for their children under the age of 19 may apply at the Department of Social Services or through the Health Department.

Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries, Inc.
25 Bloomsbury Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21228
410-747-4357
Limited financial aid for medical bills. No fees for eligible families.

Children's Medical Services Program ( C M S)
201 West Preston Street, Room 421 A
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-767-5585 or 1-800-638-8864
A program of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Family Health Administration. Helps low-income, uninsured or underinsured Marylanders ages 0 to 21 years get specialty care for a diagnosed ( or suspected ) chronic illness or disability that needs medical evaluation and / or treatment;

Services include visits to a specialist, hospitalizations, surgeries, medications, therapies, lab work, x-rays, and medical equipment. C M S does not cover routine check-ups or immunizations, sick visits, emergency services, routine dental care, or mental health services. Online application is available on their website.

Liberty Assistance Center
9019 Liberty Road
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
410-655-9109
Emergency financial assistance for prescriptions and other crisis situations.

Lions Club International
Many local Lions clubs in or near your community may sponsor a program that provides assistance for the purchase of eyeglasses, hearing aids, or other health-related services. To find a Lions club near you, access our Club Locator. Clubs are generally named for the community in which they serve.

Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)
201 West Preston Street, Fifth Floor
Baltimore, Maryand 21201-2301
Applicants may get application forms online [ P D F ] or can call 1-800-456-8900; T D D: 800-735-2258.

Mail or fax completed applications to:
Baltimore County Health Department
MCHP Program
8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 103
Towson, Maryland 21286
410-887-2957; FAX 410-887-8095; T T Y users call via Maryland Relay

The Maryland Children’s Health Program ( M C H P ) gives full health benefits for children up to age 19, who are not eligible for Medicaid, for pregnant women of any age who meet the income guidelines, and uninsured. M C H P enrollees obtain care from a variety of managed care organizations ( M C Os) through the Maryland HealthChoice Program. Provides preventive health services for children such as regular check-ups, immunizations, lab work and tests, prescription drugs, dental and vision services. Provides health care for pregnant women and their children, including prenatal and post-partum doctor visits, lab work and tests, prescription medicines ( including vitamins ), and more.

Maryland Primary Adult Care Program (PAC)
Call toll-free at 1-800-226-2142
Maryland Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258 for individuals with disabilities
Provides free visits to a family doctor, also called a primary care provider or P C P, certain outpatient mental health services, and lower-priced or no-cost prescription drugs for certain low income eligible Maryland residents. If you qualify for the program, you will be required to join a managed care organization ( M C O ). There is no fee to enroll, no deductibles. You may need to pay a co-pay for some prescriptions. Remember that pharmacists can deny prescriptions if you do not pay the required co-pay. PAC does not pay for hospital stays, emergency room visits, or specialty care.

You need to be age 19 or over, not eligible for Medicare, and a United States citizen or a qualified alien who meets all requirements for benefits. If in a household of more than one person, call to see if you meet income guidelines. Your assets can’t be more than $6,000.

Sight for Students
1-888-290-4964 or sfsinfo@vsp.com for more information
Provides free vision exams and glasses to qualified low-income, uninsured children through issuing of a gift certificate to be used with V S P network doctor. The program operates nationally through a network of community partners who identify children in need and V S P network doctors who provide the eyecare services.

Social Security Administration - Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Suite 500 Corp Center
110 West Road
Towson , Maryland 21204
1-800-772-1213; T T Y 1-800-325-0778
Pays benefits to adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and resources and to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. Offers referrals to other Social Security services.

Southwest Emergency Services
1201 Maple Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
410-247-8154
Financial assistance to purchase prescriptions and medical services/ supplies for families living in 21227. Limited to once a year. Must show proof of residency.

Vision USA
1-800-766-4466
Offered through American Optometric Association, the program applies to those who do not qualify for government aid or private health care assistance that covers the cost of routine eye or vision care, VISION USA provides basic eye health and vision care services free of charge to uninsured, low-income people and their families. Apply online. If qualified and a volunteer doctor is available in your area, you will be given his or her name to contact for an appointment

Prescription Assistance:

Assistance Center of Towson Churches
120 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

410-296-4855; E-mail: actc316@verizon.net

An ecumenical program that provides emergency payment for prescriptions and help in obtaining medical supplies for needy families in the Towson area. Financial assistance is available to those in zip code area bounded by zones 21210, 21212 and 21239 on the south, west to Falls Road, east to include all of 21234 and north to the state line.

Baltimore County Prescription Discount Card

A card that can be used at participating pharmacies [ P D F ] to obtain prescription medications at a discounted cost. Free enrollment for County residents. This plan is not insurance.

There is no age requirements. You do not need to be a Medicare beneficiary.
There are no income requirements.
Coverage is for your entire family.
Use it anytime your prescription is not covered by insurance.

Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP)
500 North Calvert Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410-767-5227; Toll-Free: 1-800-358-9001; Maryland Relay:1-800-735-2258
MADAP helps low- and moderate-income, H I V-positive Maryland residents who are not eligible for Medicaid or Primary Adult Care ( PAC ), but who have an income at or below 500% of the current Federal Poverty Level purchase the medications they need to treat HIV.

Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy Program
201 West Preston Street, Room 408/409
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

410-767-1755; 1-800-492-5231, option #3

Helps low-income Maryland residents pay for prescriptions.

MedBank of Maryland, Inc.

410-821-9262
Phone and ask for a new patient referral packet.
A non-profit organization that assists persons with disabilities and low-income persons of any age to apply for free or low-cost medicines. Assistance comes from the patient assistance programs maintained by pharmaceutical companies.

Eligibility:

You must live in Maryland or see a physician whose office is in Maryland
You do not have prescription coverage as part of your health insurance
You meet the financial guidelines set by the drug companies
You are not enrolled in entitlement programs such as Medicaid or the Maryland Adult Primary Care Program

NeedyMeds.org

Keeps a current list of drug manufacturer's patient assistance programs that may provide you with free or low cost medicines. You apply directly to those programs or get help with your application from Medbank of Maryland, Inc. NeedyMeds doesn't process any applications, determine eligibility, or supply medications. Does not have a phone help line. All the NeedyMeds information is available on this website

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)

Brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need for free or nearly free through public or private programs. Offers a single point of access to public and private programs, including many offered by pharmaceutical companies. Phone to see which program can offer you assistance with your prescription.

Together Rx Access

1-800-444-4106

Several major drug companies have created a joint website that allows you to apply for a card (TogetherRx Access) that offers discounts on medications manufactured by these companies. You use the card to purchase the drugs at your local pharmacy. To qualify, may not be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid and must have no other prescription drug coverage. Most of the companies have household income limits. You may apply online, by printing out the application and mailing it, or by phone.

United Churches Assistance Network ( UCAN )
40 Church Lane
Cockeysville, Maryland 21030
An emergency assistance cooperative organization designed by member churches to offer financial help to individuals and families in need in and around the following zip codes for Northern Baltimore County / Cockeysville area: 21030, 21031, 21093, 21111, 21131, 21136, 21152. Inquiries from other areas are referred to appropriate organizations (closer to their home). Clients must provide documentation from their medical provider to support request for emergency financial assistance.