Maryland Primary Care (Health Care) Summary

Name		Maryland Primary Care (MPC) - formerly PCMI
Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions		Any Maryland resident who: Has a current Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program Card Is between the ages of 19 and 64 years Has no access to medical coverage such as Medical Assistance, Workers' Compensation, private medical insurance or Veterans' benefits Has a qualifying medical condition which is defined as a condition that requires a plan of care and at least four visits annually to a medical care provider More Eligibility Information
Income Eligibility Conditions		Same as Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program
Asset Eligibility Conditions		Same as Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program
Benefit		Comprehensive annual physical exam Office visits for acute and chronic health care Age and sex appropriate health care screening which is also called wellness care Laboratory tests for baseline studies as well as those needed to diagnose or treat medical conditions Basic x-rays Out patient drug and alcohol treatment as prescribed by the participating medical care provider Diabetic care including medical supplies not covered by the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program (MPAP), ophthalmology, and podiatry Co-payments for MPAP prescriptions written by participating providers Referral to specialty care Outreach Basic case management More Benefit Information
Apply At		Participating clinic or health care provider. Find a participating provider. 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.
Source of the Funds		Maryland state funds
You Also Would Be Eligible For		Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program
Sources of Law		State Regulations: COMAR 10.51.01.00 to 10.51.11.9999 Eligibility 10.51.02.01 Benefits 10.51.08.01 to 10.51.08.08 Complaints 10.51.09.01
Other		Visit the Maryland Primary Care web site, or Contact the Maryland Primary Care services office.

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