The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) expanded Medicaid eligibility to include more people who couldn’t otherwise obtain health insurance. As written, the ACA would extend Medicaid to all adults with incomes at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. (For a single person in Maryland in 2023, that’s $20,120. For a family of four, it’s $41,400.)
However, the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled that it was up to individual states to decide whether to expand Medicaid. As of December 2023, only 10 states have not expanded their programs.
Maryland Has Expanded Medicaid
Because Maryland did decide to expand its Medicaid program, residents can qualify for Medicaid more easily today than in years past.
Find Out What Health Plans and Programs You Qualify For
To learn whether you're eligible for Medicaid in Maryland, contact the Maryland Medicaid office.
You can also find out whether you qualify when you apply for health insurance at Maryland Health Connection. If you don’t meet Maryland’s Medicaid requirements, Maryland Health Connection will show you the private health insurance plans available to you. You may still be eligible for significant cost-saving subsidies based on your income and family size.
For more information, see Ways to Save Money on Obamacare in Maryland.