Resources for Families of Children with Special Needs in Frederick ...

medical and financial eligibility requirements. If your child needs special medical or
rehabilitative services which you cannot afford, apply for assistance. Call for an application
to be mailed to you.
410-767-5585 or 1-800-638-8864
http://fha.maryland.gov/genetics/specialcare.cfm
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)-- The Early Periodic
Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program is the child health component of
Medicaid. It's required in every state and is designed to improve the health of low-income
children, by financing appropriate and necessary pediatric services. EPSDT is designed to
address physical, mental, and developmental health needs. Screening services ―to detect
physical and mental conditions‖ must be covered at periodic intervals, as well as diagnostic
and treatment coverage.
800-233-7201
http://www.hrsa.gov/epsdt/
Emergency Prescription Assistance – Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs
(27 Degrange St., Frederick, MD 21701) The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program
provides short-term emergency proscription assistance to Frederick County residents that
are uninsured or lack adequate prescription coverage. Clients must be referred by a
physician and have a prescription from the physician.
301-631-2670, ext. 105
www.thereligiouscoalition.org
Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) --This program provides full health benefits
for children up to age 19 and pregnant women of any age. Families with low to moderate
income are eligible. Medical services are provided through the HealthChoice Program, a
series of Managed Care organizations (MCOs) throughout the state. To apply, contact the
Department of Health (301-600-1328 or 301-600-3124), Frederick County Social Services
(301-600-4585), or call 800-977-7388.
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/mma/mchp/ or
http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=4182
Medbank Program-Frederick Community Action Agency (100 South Market St., Frederick,
MD 21701) The Medbank Program helps low-to-moderate-income uninsured and
underinsured people obtain free or low-cost prescription medications offered through
patient assistance programs operated by pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.
301-600-1506
www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa
Medication/Prescription Drug Assistance-Salvation Army (223 West Fifth St., Frederick,
MD 21701) Emergency and short-term financial help in obtaining prescription medications for
Frederick county residents; assistance can be provided to a client once every six months.
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