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Care Act We want to help you get quality care through the Maryland Health Connection Maryland residents who, up until now, have not been elicouldn't afford insurance, have new options to consider, and JUST THE FACTS may even qualify for additional ﬁnancial support. Is having health insurance now required? gible for Medicaid or other types of health insurance, or who Below is a list of key items that are helpful to know. ■ Maryland Health Connection is a brand-new, one-stop Yes. By law, under the Affordable Care Act, most people older than 18 must have health shopping website that makes it easy to see side-by-side insurance beginning in 2014 or pay a ﬁne. If comparisons of private insurance plans and ﬁnd out you have Medicaid or Medicare coverage, that right away about eligibility for assistance with the meets the requirement. cost of health coverage. ■ Open enrollment for private insurance began Oct. 1, 2013, and ends March 31, 2014. ■ No one can be turned away or charged more because of their gender or a pre-existing condition. ■ Depending on household income and family size, many individuals may qualify for tax credits to help lower their What if I can't afford health insurance? You may qualify for help paying for healthcare costs, depending on your income and family size. The online application process will help you determine if you qualify for ﬁnancial assistance to reduce your cost for insurance premiums. share of monthly premiums, or for reduced deductibles, If I already have Medicaid, what should I do? copayment or other cost-sharing amounts. If you or your children are currently enrolled ■ Individuals in Maryland may choose from 45 medical plans in 2014. ■ Individuals in Maryland may also choose from 20 stand- in Medicaid, you do not need to do anything. You will be contacted when it is time to renew your coverage. In 2014, you will be able alone dental plans that will include coverage for fami- to renew your Medicaid coverage through lies (adults and children), as well as dental plans for Maryland Health Connection. children only. What if I am currently enrolled in the Maryland ■ With one application on marylandhealthconnection.gov, Marylanders can ﬁnd out if they or their family members are eligible for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or assistance paying for a private health insurance plan offered by Maryland Health Connection. Primary Adult Care Program (PAC)? If you are currently enrolled in PAC, you were automatically transferred to Medicaid on Jan. 1, 2014, and will need to choose a managed care organization (MCO). If you were a PAC patient of UMMC Midtown Campus, and need assistance in GET THE ANSWERS YOU NEED Find out more information about Maryland Health Connection or apply by going to marylandhealthconnection.gov or by calling 855-642-8572 (855-642-8573 for TTY), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. application forms and much more at marylandhealthconnection.gov. choosing an MCO, please call 410-225-8895 or 410-225-8621. How do I ﬁnd out more? Call Terry Peisinger at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus at 410-225-8895 or visit marylandhealthconnection.gov. umm.edu/midtown | Winter 2014 15 http://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov http://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov http://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov http://www.umm.edu/midtown http://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2014

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2014
Contents
A Healthy Start
Stroke 101
Navigating an Emergency
Back on the Beat
At a Glance
Your Guide to the Affordable Care Act

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2014