Maryland legislators have a chance this session to hold the line on rising health insurance costs. By fully funding Medicaid, we keep insurance premiums lower for everyone.
1 in 4
residents are covered by Medicaid, including 1 in 3 children
94%
of residents currently have health insurance thanks to Maryland’s expanded access
$460M
in healthcare system savings to the state from expanded access
How does fully funding Medicaid help?
When people lose their health insurance, they often have one option for care: the hospital emergency department, which can’t turn them away for lack of payment. EDs are the MOST EXPENSIVE place for care. These uncompensated costs drive up health insurance premiums for everyone.
Say NO to rising healthcare costs. Say YES to Medicaid.
Important Medicaid decisions this session include:
- Funding for navigators. These local enrollment specialists will be critical to help Marylanders navigate new administrative requirements and keep their coverage.
- Funding Medicaid eligibility operations. The State must build and maintain the infrastructure to keep Marylanders from losing coverage due to paperwork issues.