Maryland Children's Medical Services Program

Financial Eligibility

Effective 01-13-2021

	Financial Eligibility Scale *	New Medical Deduction Eligibility Scale **

Family Size	Annual Adjusted Income	Annual Adjusted Income
1	25,760	32,200
2	34,840	43,550
3	43,920	54,900
4	53,000	66,250
5	62,080	77,600
6	71,160	88,950
7	80,240	100,300
8	89,320	111,650

• For a family unit with more than 8 members, add 9080 annually for each additional family member. For a family unit with more than 8 members, add 11350** annually for each additional family member.

Examples
If a family of 3 has an annual income of $40,000, the family’s annual income would qualify the child for CMS Program. If a family of 3 has an annual income before medical expenses of $48,000 and has made annual payments for eligible medical expenses of $9,000, the family’s annual adjusted income of $39,000 would qualify the child for CMS Program. If a family of 3 has an annual income before medical expenses of $50,000 and has made annual payments for eligible medical expenses of $2000, the family annual adjusted income of $48000 would NOT qualify the child for CMS Program. If a family of 3 has an annual income before medical expenses of $55,000, the child would NOT qualify for CMS Program regardless of the amount of annual payments for eligible medical expenses. All inquiries should be directed to Patricia Williamson, Program Chief at 410-767-5164 or 800-638-8864 between 9am and 5pm Monday – Friday.

Maryland Department of Health
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