Applying for County Health Programs

The Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS) serves as the point of entry for federal, State, and County health programs for Montgomery County residents who are uninsured and have limited incomes.  The OESS office confirm eligibility for Care for Kids and Senior Dental programs.

How to Apply

Below are fillable applications for County Programs. Complete the online form, print it, and return it to OESS. If you are applying to Montgomery Cares, please visit one of the participating community clinics. A link to participating clinics is below.

 Montgomery Cares Clinics 
 

Documents to Bring

• Proof of income such as pay stubs, income tax papers etc.
• Proof of identity such as a driver’s license, employment identification
• Proof of Montgomery County residence

Please refer to the links below to get specific information about the programs and a complete list of documents you will need to determine eligibility.
 

Eligibility Requirements

The Office of Eligibility & Support Services confirms eligibility for Care for Kids and Senior Dental programs. Each program has specific financial and non-financial eligibility requirements.  In general, uninsured county residents who are not eligible for Medical Assistance (also known as Medicaid or MA) may qualify for County health programs.

Fees and Payments

There are no fees or costs associated with most of the County health programs. 

FAQ's

1.  What health services are available?

Care for Kids is administered for Montgomery County by the Primary Care Coalition.  The program provides a “medical home” for children who are uninsured and not eligible for Medicaid.  Children can receive well and sick care, prescriptions and limited specialty care.  Care is provided through partnerships and subcontracts with Kaiser Permanente; Community Clinic Inc; Spanish Catholic Center; school-based health centers; private doctors; hospitals; and other health care providers and organizations.
 
The Montgomery Cares safety-net clinic program also provides primary health care services for low-income, uninsured adults who may not qualify for Medicaid. For more information visit Montgomery Cares or call 3-1-1.

 

Walk into any Montgomery County Eligibility Office:
  • Silver Spring Office 8630 Fenton Street, 10th. Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • Rockville Office 1401 Rockville Pike, 1st floor, Rockville, MD 20852
  • Germantown Office 12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd. Floor, Germantown, MD 20874

Additional Information

No additional information at this time.

 

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