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- Medicaid in Maryland after an SSI decision Why coverage starts with SSI, and why a separate application is not required.
- Maryland SSI state payment What Social Security publishes, and the $106 personal needs allowance in residential care.
SSI, SSDI, and childhood disability benefits are federal programs. The rules for Medicaid after SSI are on the state page above. How the three programs differ.
Crisis and mobile crisis
Maryland mobile crisis (opens in a new tab)
Call or text 988 any time, day or night. 988 can send a mobile crisis team to your loved one in Maryland.
Medicaid waivers
Community Pathways Waiver (opens in a new tab)
Supports a person with a developmental disability at home or in the community instead of an institution. Monthly income may not exceed 300 percent of SSI.
Countable assets may not be more than $2,000 or $2,500, depending on the category. For other Maryland waivers, call Maryland Medicaid at the number on the apply page.
Energy assistance
Office of Home Energy Programs (opens in a new tab)
Applications are open year round for help with heating and electric bills. The grant is not a loan.
For FY27, a one-person household's gross income in the last 30 days may not exceed $2,660. For two people, the limit is $3,607.
The amount depends on income and fuel type. The energy office tells you the amount after you apply.
Property tax relief
Homeowners' Property Tax Credit (opens in a new tab)
The credit limits how much property tax a homeowner pays, based on income.
A homeowner whose combined net worth is over $200,000 cannot get this credit. The same is true if combined gross income is over $60,000.
The credit depends on income and the tax bill. The state figures it for you when you apply.
Assisted outpatient treatment
Who can file, and where (opens in a new tab)
The director of a state-funded mental health program can file a petition.
Any person at least 18 with a legitimate interest in the respondent's welfare can file too.
File it in the circuit court for the county where the respondent lives, or last lived. The petition needs a psychiatrist's affidavit from an exam within 30 days. This law is in effect until June 30, 2030.
Behavioral Health Administration (opens in a new tab)
The state page describes the program and points families to 988 for urgent help. Eligibility details are also in COMAR 10.21.32.07.
Guardianship
Circuit court form (opens in a new tab)
A person who is asking the court to appoint a guardian of the person or property uses circuit court form CC-GN-002. File it in circuit court.
When the court can appoint a guardian (opens in a new tab)
The court can appoint a guardian of the person when clear and convincing evidence shows two things.
Your loved one cannot make or communicate responsible decisions, and no less restrictive option fits.
Two health care professionals must examine or evaluate your loved one. At least one must be a licensed physician.
The other can be a physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, or nurse practitioner. At least one exam must be within 21 days before filing.
Free civil legal aid
Maryland Legal Aid (opens in a new tab)
Free civil legal help if household income is under the guideline. Call Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or apply online.
Help with SSI and SSDI appeals
Ask Maryland Legal Aid about a denial (opens in a new tab)
When you call, ask whether they can help with an SSI or SSDI denial. Whether they take the case depends on income and their current work.
Jail reentry and mental health courts
Maryland mental health courts (opens in a new tab)
A specialized docket when your loved one has a mental illness and a criminal case. They take part only if they choose, after screening, under a treatment plan the court supervises.
Maryland problem-solving courts (opens in a new tab)
The Maryland courts list mental health courts and re-entry courts among problem-solving courts.
Care in an adult detention center (opens in a new tab)
Each adult detention center must have a written policy for 24-hour emergency medical care. It must also cover treatment and referral for a mentally ill inmate, and how medication is handled at release.
Qualified health care personnel screen medical records before release, or within 7 days after release, for a community referral.
Domestic violence and family safety
National Domestic Violence Hotline (opens in a new tab)
Call any time to talk with an advocate and find a local program for your loved one.
Find a Maryland program (opens in a new tab)
Use this directory to find a local hotline, shelter, or counseling program.
Montgomery County Family Justice Center (opens in a new tab)
Call or walk in on a weekday for advocacy, legal help, and counseling if the abuse is in Montgomery County. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Peaceful Families Project (opens in a new tab)
Use this site to ask for education and resources on family violence, with a focus on Muslim families.
FAITH Social Services (opens in a new tab)
Call to ask about help with rent, food, utilities, or family counseling in Northern Virginia. For financial help, you make an in-person appointment.
Family safety plan for a loved one (opens in a new tab)
Open the family safety plan and fill in the worksheet for your loved one.
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