State Aging Agency
This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors.
Maryland Department of Aging
http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/
800-243-3425
Local Area Aging Agencies can be found at the contacts above, or by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800-677-1116.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP offers free, one-on-one, local counseling to people with Medicare and their families.
Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program
http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/senior.html
800-243-3425
Local SHIP counselors can be found at the contact above, or by calling 800-677-1116, or visiting www.shiptalk.org or www.eldercare.gov.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The statewide ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints of older individuals in nursing and board and care homes, including assisted living facilities, and advocates to protect residents’ rights and ensure quality care.
Maryland Department of Aging
http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/senior.html
410-767-1108
State Insurance Commissioner
This office has information about insurance plans and costs. They often have special resources for seniors.
Maryland Insurance Administration
http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/jsp/Mia.jsp
800-492-6116
State Medicaid Office
This office manages the state’s Medicaid program. They also handle Medicaid enrollment.
Maryland Medicaid Program
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mmahome.html
800-492-5231
State Prescription Assistance Program
A program to help you reduce the cost of your prescription drugs
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/mpap/
800-226-2142
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program
800-226-2142
State Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Agency
This agency protects the legal rights of people with disabilities, including people on Medicaid.
Maryland Disability Law Center
http://www.mdlcbalto.org/
800-233-7201
Access to Benefits Coalition Members
Coalition members educate and enroll people in different prescription drug programs, including Medicare. These independent local groups belong to a national network. The agencies below serve only the areas listed.
Health Insurance Counseling Project - George Washington
888-638-1222
Cities of Washington (DC), Alexandria (VA), Fairfax (VA), Falls Church (VA) and Manassas (VA); Montgomery (MD), Prince Georges (MD), Arlington (VA), Fairfax (VA), and Prince William (VA) Counties
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Outreach Campaign Manager
CMS Regional Offices play a key role in conducting outreach for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Each office has a team dedicated to helping raise awareness and educate about the new coverage. Contact the regional campaign manager to learn more about local outreach events, schedule an event in your area or request outreach materials.
Region III - Philadelphia
Campaign Manager: Patti Lalor
215-861-4152
