Help Finding A Doctor or Health Care

Nurses assist Healthline callers apply for health insurance and find a doctor or needed health care.

Healthline staff will:

• Inform callers about the Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP), a program for uninsured and underinsured pregnant women and their children under 19 years of age
• Explain the eligibility requirements and benefits of MCHP, and mail an application
• Provide information on where to find a doctor for prenatal, preventive, and/or specialty care
• Answer questions about MCHP
• Assist with any problems in getting health care
• Make an appointment at one of the Regional Access Centers, for those who are pregnant or have children ages birth to 5 years. Regional Access Centers offer:
  
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Enrollment in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental food voucher program
  • Assistance completing the MCHP application and in choosing a Managed Care Organization (MCO) or doctor
  • Assessment for Healthy Start Program and/or Healthy Families Home Visiting Program (Home visits are made to assist families with preparation for the newborn and teaching healthy parenting skills)
• Refer callers to free immunizations (shots) for their baby or young child at Health Department clinics
• Assist callers with a plan of care when appointments are missed or treatment is needed

Language Interpretation is available if English is not the caller's primary language.

There are no fees for Healthline services. Call today!

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