Medical Care for Uninsured Adults (Montgomery Cares)

How to Apply

Montgomery Cares health center services are available throughout the County. Residents should call the health center of their choice to enroll. Information about service locations can be found at Montgomery Cares health centers or by calling 311 for information about a health center near you.  

Documents To Bring

Please bring the following information to your first appointment.

1.  Proof of your income, for example:

  • Paycheck or unemployment stubs
  • Last year’s tax returns if available
  • Letter from your employer or letter from friend/family providing you financial help

2.  Proof that you live in Montgomery County (you need to have at least one item on the list below)

  • Mortgage or lease
  • Property tax bill
  • Utility bill with complete name and address  (cell phone bill not accepted)
  • School records
  • Driver’s license or Maryland State ID Card
  • Signed Federal tax return/W2 (Current Year)
  • Recent pay stubs with name and address
  • Voter registration card
  • Letter from landlord/third party host with host’s proof of residency

Eligibility Requirements

People who are eligible for Montgomery Cares must:

  • Be age 18 or older
  • Be uninsured
  • Have an income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level
  • Be a resident of Montgomery County
  • Not be enrolled in health insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance or employee-sponsored coverage.

Fees and Payments

There are no fees or payments.

FAQ's

1.  Where should I go to obtain services?

Montgomery Cares health center services are available throughout the county. Call 311 for information about a health center near you.  Then call the health center and make an appointment. Information about service locations can also be found at Montgomery Cares health centers.

2.  Do I have to pay for services?

Montgomery Cares health centers set their own fees, which vary by location.  Contact your health center for more information.

3.  Can I go to a Montgomery Cares provider if all I need is help with paying for prescriptions?

No. You must be a Montgomery Cares patient to get help with prescriptions from this program. Montgomery Cares is available to low-income, uninsured adult Montgomery County residents.

Additional Information

There is no additional information at this time.

 

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