As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
-Individual health insurance
-State continuation coverage
-Conversion coverage
-Fully insured group health insurance
Contact:
Maryland Insurance Administration
(800) 492-6116
(410) 468-2000
http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/
For questions about:
-Self-insured group health plans
-COBRA continuation coverage
-Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
(866) 444-EBSA (3272)
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/
For questions about:
-Maryland Health Insurance Plan
Contact:
Maryland Health Insurance Plan
(888) 444 - 901-6780 (x7150)
(443) 738 - 0667
http://www.marylandinsuranceplan.net/
For questions about:
-Medicaid
Contact:
Maryland Department of Social Services
(800) 492-5231
(410) 767-5800.
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/
For questions about:
-Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) and MCHP Premium
Contact:
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
(800) 456-8900
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mchp/
For questions about:
-The Maryland Breast and Cervical Cancer Health Program
Contact:
Maryland Family Health Administration
(800) 477-9774
http://www.fha.state.md.us/
For questions about:
-Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/2002act_summary.as
(Click on HCTC)
or call HCTC customer service center
1-866-628-HCTC (1-866-628-4282)
Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/
