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Transitional
Emergency, Medical and Housing Assistance (TEMHA)
TEMHA is a disability program for adults without children
administered by the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.
The program provides a flat $132.00 a month grant to individuals
having a medically verified impairment that lasts for at least
three months and states that the person is totally unable
to work during the period of impairment. A representative
payee is required when the medical diagnosis is substance
abuse and the individual is not in treatment. The individual
must have less than $157.00 per month income. Eligibility
for Medical Assistance/Health Choice is decided by the State
Review Team. Other major areas of service include:
- Food
Stamps
- Pharmacy
Assistance
- Assistance
with Applying for SSI
- Eviction
Prevention Assistance
- Transportation
Assistance (Bus Pass)
- Mental
Health and Medical Referrals
You may
apply at your local Baltimore City Department of Social Services,
Family Investment Program (FIP) Center.
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Food
Stamps
Apply at your local Family Investment Program (FIP) Center.
Food Stamps is a federally funded, county-administered program
designed to assist people with low incomes to supplement their
dietary needs. The monthly allotment of food stamps varies depending
on the amount of household income and size of the household.
A person who receives TEMHA may receive food stamps as well.
Contact your local FIP Center to apply. For more information,
call 1-410-361-4600. |
Medical
Assistance (MA)/Health Choice
Apply at your local FIP Center. This program pays for medical
and prescription expenses. The general medical and financial
criteria for eligibility are very similar to the SSI requirements.
If you are SSI eligible, you are automatically eligible for
Medical Assistance. You do not need to apply for MA separately,
however, contact your local SSI/MA unit to advise them of your
SSI eligibility. Call 1-410-361-4600 for more information. |
Baltimore
Healthcare Access
One Calvert Plaza
201 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 1000
Baltimore, MD 21202
1-410-385-8500
Help for Medicaid users in Baltimore City with HealthChoice
services
Enrollment into the HealthChoice Program
1-800-977-7388
1-800-977-7389 TDD (Hearing Impaired)
HealthChoice Program/MCO/General Information
1-800-492-5231
1-800-735-2258 TDD (Hearing Impaired)
HealthChoice Enrollee Action Line (HEAL)
1-800-284-4510
Provider Hotline
1-800-766-8692 |
Maryland
Pharmacy Assistance
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance is a state funded program that
pays for prescription drugs. This program is for Maryland households
with limited income that are not receiving Medical Assistance.
Eligibility is determined by the total income and cash value
of the assets of the entire family household. If you qualify
you pay only $5.00 for each prescription. To qualify, the gross
household monthly income may not exceed $870.84/individual.
Total assets may not exceed $4500.00/couple or $3750.00/individual.
Call one of the numbers below for further information and an
application.
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance
201 West Preston Street - Suite SS5A
Baltimore, MD 21201
1-410-767-5397 Baltimore
1-800-492-1974 Statewide |
Maryland
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP)
MADAP helps low to moderate income Maryland residents pay for
certain drugs prescribed to treat HIV infection and AIDS. Recipients
may be required to pay part of the cost of drugs covered by
MADAP, depending upon income and household size. A person with
partial prescription coverage may be able to have MADAP pay
for their copays or deductibles on covered drugs. MADAP can
also provide up to 90 days of emergency HIV/AIDS prescription
coverage under the Transitional Assistance Program (TAP). (You
must apply for TAP at a local health department HIV/AIDS program
or an AIDS Service Organization.) MADAP-Plus provides assistance
with health insurance premiums for people who do not qualify
for the Maryland AIDS Insurance Assistance Program (MAIAP) because
of their income, assets, or because they are not disabled by
HIV. HIV+ individuals who have insurance coverage and must pay
50% or more of their premiums can apply for MADAP-Plus. (The
eligibility requirements are the same as for MADAP.)
MADAP
500 N. Calvert Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
1-410-767-6535
1-800-205-6308 (for clients only) |
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AIDS
Unit/Emergency Environmental Services Unit (EESU)
Department of Social Services
2000 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21213
1-410-361-4641 - General Information/Appointments
This is an established single entry point for all persons
at any stage of HIV infection. This location will be used
no matter what address or district the client resides
in. |
Department
of Social Services, EESU
Family Investment Program (FIP) Center
(TEMHA, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance)
Carolyn Sakai, Program Manager
1-410-361-5017
Grace Patterson, Assistant Manager
1-410-361-4647
Beverly Davis, Medical Assistance Contact
1-410-361-4648 |
Department
of Social Services
Homeless and Environmental Services Unit
(Energy, Homelessness, Evictions, Water bills and Shelter)
Greg Shupe, Program Manager
1-410-361-4637
Jacqueline Coplin - Centralized Home Services Unit Supervisor
1-410-361-4674
Marion Kirk - Energy Assistance Unit Supervisor
1-410-878-8650
John Leonard - Homeless Outreach Team Supervisor/Coordinator
for Central Intake
1-410-361-4673
24 hour Hotline for Homeless Service
1-800-81SHELTER or 1-410-361-HOME |
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The
Homeless and Environmental Services Unit
(H.E.S.U.) is a specialized Emergency Service Unit which
is administered by the Baltimore Department of Social Services.
The Unit's focus is to provide specific services to the homeless
populations namely; persons who are in crisis and/or whose
specific circumstances place them in a vulnerable situation.
This Unit has no geographical boundaries therefore, it is
citywide in its scope. The major areas of service include:
- Centralized
emergency service intake
(i.e., crisis intervention counseling)
- Life-sustaining
services
(i.e., overnight shelter accommodation, energy assistance,
food referrals.)
- Social
service coordination and disaster assistance
- Referrals
to other agencies for additional services.
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Eviction
Prevention Unit
1400 E. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
Marion Kirk
1-410-878-8650 |
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is administered through the Baltimore City Dept. of Social Services.
When a person receives their eviction notice/court summons,
he/she must go to court on the scheduled trial date. Once in
court you must request assistance from the caseworker in the
court room. Services provided include attempts to forestall
the eviction process and attempts at securing financial assistance.
Eligible clients can receive grants up to $400.00 on a one-time
basis. Grants can be used for single adults or families. |
Rental
Allowance Program (R.A.P.)
Department of Housing
417 E. Fayette St., Room #356
Baltimore, MD 21202
1-410-396-4257
This program provides a monthly rental allowance for up
to six months. Homeless or low-income households with
critical housing needs are eligible. |
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