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The numbers you actually need — Maryland.
Phone numbers, agencies, free legal help, forms, and the statutes our topic guides cite. The page to bookmark when you don’t want to dig.
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State Medicaid agency
The office that determines eligibility and runs the program
Maryland Department of Health — Medical Assistance Program
Statewide Medical Assistance customer service. The Maryland Medical Assistance program (Maryland Medicaid) is administered through the Maryland Department of Health. Apply through Maryland Health Connection or local Department of Social Services.
Aging services — your entry point
Single number that routes to your local Area Agency on Aging
Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA)
Coordinates the 19 Area Agencies on Aging serving every Maryland county and Baltimore City.
Adult Protective Services
If you suspect abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, call this number
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Federally-funded, unbiased — not selling you a plan
SHIP — State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Maryland Department of Aging)
Maryland's federally-funded SHIP program. Free, unbiased Medicare counseling through volunteers based at local Area Agencies on Aging.
State health department
Regulates nursing homes and licensed facilities
Maryland Department of Health — Office of Health Care Quality
Licenses and inspects nursing facilities, assisted living programs, and other health-care providers.
Finding a lawyer
Bar referral first, legal aid if income-qualified
Maryland State Bar Association — Lawyer Referral Service
Maryland Senior Legal Helpline
Free legal advice for Marylanders 60+ on civil legal matters.
Maryland Legal Aid
Statewide nonprofit providing civil legal services across all 24 Maryland jurisdictions.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
Pro bono attorney matching for low-income Marylanders.
Nonprofits worth knowing
State chapters and organizations focused on aging in this state
Alzheimer's Association — Greater Maryland Chapter
24/7 helpline, caregiver support groups, education across Maryland.
AARP Maryland
Statewide advocacy and caregiver resources.
Maryland Caregiver Support Coordinators (one per AAA)
Each Area Agency on Aging has a designated Caregiver Support Coordinator providing assessment, counseling, and access to respite.
Other hotlines
Numbers worth saving in your phone
- 1-800-633-4227
Medicare (federal)
1-800-MEDICARE — 24/7 federal Medicare helpline.
- 1-844-627-5465
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
Statewide ADRC-style portal for aging and disability services information and referral.
- 211
Maryland 211
Local community resource referrals 24/7.
Forms & templates
Official Maryland document references
Maryland Statutory Form Power of Attorney
Under Md. Estates & Trusts Code Ann. §17-202, statutory short form, simplifies bank acceptance.
Maryland Advance Directive
Under Md. Health-General Code Ann. §5-601 et seq. Combined health-care POA and living will instrument. Maryland Attorney General publishes a model form.
Maryland MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
Required to be offered to nursing-home and assisted-living residents under MD law; portable across care settings.
Key statutes we cite
Maryland laws referenced across our topic guides
| Citation | Subject |
|---|---|
| Md. Estates & Trusts Code Ann. §17-101 et seq. | Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act |
| Md. Health-General Code Ann. §5-601 et seq. | Maryland Health Care Decisions Act (Advance Directive) |
| Md. Estates & Trusts Code Ann. | Maryland probate (Orphans' Court) |
| Md. Tax-General Code Ann. §7-301 et seq. | Maryland Estate Tax |
| Md. Tax-General Code Ann. §7-201 et seq. | Maryland Inheritance Tax |
| Md. Code, Family Law §14-101 et seq. | Adult Protective Services |
| Md. Lab. & Empl. Code Ann. §8.3-101 et seq. | Time to Care (FAMLI) Act |
| COMAR 10.07.14 | Assisted Living Programs (licensure) |
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