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Medicaid Expansion Notice
Maryland Medicaid has expanded family planning insurance coverage for women who are 51 or younger and at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
 
The expanded coverage now includes:
  •  Physical exams such as pelvic and breast exams
  • Screenings for breast and cervical cancer, and sexually transmitted infections
  • Advice about birth control methods
  • Contraceptive management and emergency contraception.
 
Applications for coverage are available at the Worcester County Health Department locations. You may also download an application by clicking here.
 
For more information about the Medicaid expansion for family planning services, please also visit:  http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/mma/familyplanning/index.html
 
To learn more call 410-629-0164.
Last Updated on Monday, 09 January 2012 11:22
 

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