In the past, eligibility for Medicaid required pregnant individuals to be residing in Maryland lawfully and have certain immigration statuses. 

Thanks to the Healthy Babies Equity Act, effective July 1, 2023, noncitizen pregnant individuals in Maryland of any immigration status will now have access to Medicaid coverage.

The benefit will provide coverage during pregnancy and for four months after the baby is born. Medicaid may help pay for health care you had three months before you applied. 

Medicaid will pay for many different services, not just those related to the pregnancy.

An individual may qualify for this coverage if they meet the following criteria: 

• Noncitizen (e.g., undocumented) who does not qualify for  Medicaid solely due to immigration status;
• Maryland resident; 
• Currently or recently pregnant;
• Income up to 250% federal poverty level (FPL).

The best way to know if you can get Medicaid is to apply. 

Starting July 1, 2023, you can apply:

• Online at MarylandHealthConnection.gov 
• By using the app: Apple or Android​
• By calling 1-855-642-8572, deaf and hard of hearing use Relay.​
• In person at a local health department 
• In person at a local Health and Human Services Office 

For more information, visit:

https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/medicaid-mch-initiatives/Pages/healthybabies.aspx