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.
Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
855-642-8572
Voice·
Toll-Free
410-872-8700
Voice·
Main
Application process
Call or visit website for application.
Service area
Howard County, MD
Other Information
Age Group
- Adults (31-54)
- Young Adults (20-30)
- Older Adults (55+)
- Infants (0-1)
- Teens (13-19)
- Children (2-12)
Special Populations
- Open to All
- Justice Involvement
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.