Last page edit 10/21/08

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Maryland Primary Adult Care (PAC) Summary

Name   Maryland Primary Adult Care (PAC) - formerly Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP) or the Maryland PrimaryCare Program
Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions   Any Maryland resident who:
  • is over age 19
  • meets the income and asset conditions
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    More Eligibility Information - see the Primary Adult Care brochure
    Income Eligibility Conditions   Maryland Department of Health and Mental Services 

    Effective March 1, 2008

    Person(s) Monthly Income Asset Eligibility
    1 $1,005 $4,000
    2 $1,167 $6,000
    3 $1,467 $6,000
    4 $1,767 $6,000
    5 $2,067 $6,000
    6 $2,367 $6,000
    7 $2,667 $6,000
    8 $2,967 $6,000
    Benefit  
    • Free visits to a family doctor
    • Free outpatient visits to a counselor or mental health professional 
    • Low cost or no cost prescription drugs

    If you were in the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP) or the Maryland PrimaryCare Program, you will be in PAC. PAC has replace these programs.

    More Benefit Information
    Apply    Print application and mail to: 

    PAC Program Application
    P.O.Box 386
    Baltimore, MD 21203-0386

    More Enrollment Information
    Appeals

    		  
  • You can appeal any denial, termination, or reduction of benefits
  • Appeals must be filed in writing at the DSS office.  It is best to file it in person and to get a receipt showing that you filed the appeal.
  • Appeals must be filed within 90 days of the action, or you cannot appeal.
  • If you file within 10 days of notice that benefits are being terminated or reduced, they will continue until the decision.  If you do not appeal within 10 days, the termination or reduction will happen.
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    Source of the Funds   Maryland state funds
    Sources of Law

    		  

    State Regulations: COMAR 10.01.01 to 10.59.01
    Other   Visit the Maryland Primary Adult Care web site, or

    Contact the Maryland Primary Adult Care services office.
    Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network (MLAN), updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).

    Last review 10/21/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)
     
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