Advanced Care
In the event that you cannot make your own medical decisions, it is important to have a plan in place that includes family, friends, and health care providers. These resources can help you with advance care planning, and finding hospice and palliative care providers in your community.
Caregiving Resources
Caregivers provide critical support for those who need it. Maryland has resources for those who need help finding in-home or assisted living caregiving providers, and support for those who need help providing essential caregiving services to a loved one.
Health Care Coverage
Understanding your insurance options can be challenging. Information about available health insurance plans, applying for coverage, and estimating costs is available to help navigate complex systems of health care coverage.
Brain Health
Cognitive and mental health are important to the overall health of every Maryland resident. Resources are available to help screen for potential cognitive and mental health conditions, and find services and supports for care.
Healthy Living
Healthy aging is aided by a lifestyle full of physical, mental, and social activities. A variety of activities that engage your body and mind are available through senior and community centers in every county across the state. Activities that may be available near you or online include information on managing chronic disease, engaging socially, and improving mental health.
Other programs to support Marylander's health and wellbeing may be available. For example:
Maryland Healthy Smiles can help eligible Medicaid participants find free or low-cost dental health care.
Contact your local MAP office to learn about available programs that you may qualify for.
Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology
Maryland has several programs that offer free medical equipment and assistive technology for people with disabilities.