How to Apply for Maryland Medical Assistance: A Step-by-Step Guide

Navigating Medicaid paperwork can feel intimidating, but breaking it into steps makes it manageable. Here's how families in Essex and Baltimore County can apply for Maryland Medical Assistance to cover adult medical day care.

Step 1: Gather Your Documents

Collect proof of identity (driver's license or birth certificate), Social Security number, proof of Maryland residency, recent income statements, bank records, and a list of current medications and medical conditions.

Step 2: Apply Through Maryland Health Connection

You can apply online at Maryland Health Connection, by phone, or in person. For seniors and people with disabilities, the application routes through the Maryland Department of Health for long-term care eligibility.

Step 3: Complete a Needs Assessment

A case worker evaluates the applicant's medical and functional needs to confirm they require the level of care that adult medical day services provide.

Step 4: Get Help From Active Life

You don't have to do this alone. Our intake coordinator assists families with documentation, physician orders, and verification — so you can focus on your loved one rather than the paperwork.

Call 410-754-4349 or start an online intake application to begin.