Frederick Community College - Frederick Community College

Maternal Child Health
Community Health Services Division
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
301-600-3586
301-600-1733
http://health.frederickcountymd.gov

The purpose of the Frederick County Health Department MCH Collaborative is to promote and foster the development and equity of Maternal and Child Health across Frederick County.

MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS
Medical/Health Care and Wellness
Prescription Resources
Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance to Low-Income Individuals

Medical/Health Care and Wellness
Alzheimer’s Association
Western Maryland Regional Office 108 Byte Drive, Suite 103 Frederick, MD 21702 301-696-0315 http://www.alz.org/Maryland The Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit committed to the mission of ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. We offer information, resources, care and support to individuals living with any type of dementia (including Alzheimer's), their care partners/caregivers, families and anyone interested in learning more. All our programs and services are FREE and include: 24/7 Helpline – 800-272-3900 - a confidential support and information service, staffed by master’s level clinicians and specialists. Early Stage Programs – designed to support the social needs of individuals with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Family, Caregiver and early-stage Support Groups – offer information and emotional support. ALZConnected.org – an online forum and message board. Alzheimer’s Navigator – customized action plans on line alzheimernavigator.org. Community Resource Finder (alz.org/crf) – instant access to local community resources. Medic Alert – 24 hour emergency response service helps locate people who wander. Care Consultations – in person, email or on the phone. Respite Funds – limited funds offered to provide caregivers time to rest and/or attend to personal needs. Free Education Programs – online and in-person in the community – many helpful topics including 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Healthy Living for the Brain and Body, Effective Communication Strategies, Living with Alzheimer’s, Caregiving and more. Alz.org provides caregivers, families and individuals with comprehensive online resources and information. Our chapter: alz.org/Maryland includes local programs, services, resources and events. TrialMatch – a free, easy-to-use clinical studies matching service makes it easy to search for opportunities based on personal criteria. Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) – advocacy arm of the Association. A network of trained advocates who engage local and national elected officials to increase research funding and improve access to quality healthcare services WALK to End Alzheimer’s (alz.org/westernmd/walk)– the world’s largest fundraising event for Alzheimer’s disease provides support for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Volunteer – volunteer.alz.org – many ways to participate in our mission. The Frederick office is also a repository for over 100 pieces of information about Alzheimer’s disease and its effects on families and loved ones who have the disease.
American Red Cross, Frederick County
2020 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 443-695-8018 http://www.redcross.org/mhfc Volunteer opportunities to enhance your resume and stand out on job applications. The Red Cross has numerous programs that educate about, prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We offer classes in emergency preparedness/response, First Aid/CPR, aquatics, baby-sitting, etc. For information on donating blood, call 800-GIVE-LIFE.
Attorney General’s Office Health Education and Advocacy Unit
200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410-576-7038 877-261-8807 http://www.marylandcares.org/ As part of the Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s Office, the Health Education and Advocacy Unit (HEAU) offers free mediation services to consumers who have a billing dispute with their healthcare provider or a coverage dispute with their private health insurance carrier. HEAU can assist consumers with the following types of complaints: if your health plan has refused to cover a medical procedure or pay for a medical service; if you need help resolving a billing dispute with a health care provider such as a doctor, dentist, or hospital; or if you need assistance settling a dispute about medical equipment, which was defective or never delivered. The mediation service is free. HEAU also helps consumers who have been denied enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan or denied Advanced Premium Tax Credits or Cost-Sharing Reductions by Maryland Health Connection. You can file a complaint online or by calling the telephone numbers above.
Frederick Center, The Frederick HIV Coalition
P.O. Box 3231 Frederick, MD 21705 http://www.thefrederickcenter.org/ The Frederick Center runs an HIV Test Kit Distribution Program to provide the OraQuick Home HIV test kits to central Maryland individuals who want to take a test in the privacy of their own home. Email [email protected] for more info. This program also organizes the local World AIDS Day conference, the Frederick AIDS Walk, and tables at public and private events to distribute HIV kits and information. Various generous partners contribute and fund this program. FYI: Free on-the-spot testing is available at the Frederick County Health Department on specific days. They are also the contact point for those having a positive test result, seek counseling, need referrals, and would like to attend the local support group.
Frederick Community Action Agency
100 South Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-1506 http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa See index for a complete listing of Frederick Community Action Agency Programs.
Access to Care
Frederick Community Action Agency 100 South Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-1506 http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa Funded in part by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, the Access to Care (ATC) Program provides primary health care services to adults and children who are uninsured, ineligible for other health care programs, and have a total household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL), as adjusted for the size of the family. For example, in 2020, a family of four with a total household income of $51,500 or less would be eligible for enrollment in the ATC Program.
Health Care for the Homeless
Frederick Community Action Agency 100 South Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-1506 http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa The Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program, initiated in 1989 through a federal grant, provides primary health care, case management, and supportive services to people that are homeless. The FCAA operates a primary health care clinic that is staffed by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, medical assistants, and case managers.
Medical Assistance Provider
Frederick Community Action Agency 100 South Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-1506 http://www.cityoffrederick.com/fcaa The FCAA is a participating provider in the Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Program and is currently accepting both adult and pediatric patients that have active Medical Assistance and have enrolled with Priority Partners MCO, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Riverside Health MCO. The FCAA also accepts patients with Unrestricted Medical Assistance.
School-Based Health Center Program
Frederick Community Action Agency 1285 Hillcrest Drive Frederick, MD 21703 240-236-3275 301-600-1506 https://masbhc.org/frederick-county/ Through a partnership with Frederick County Public Schools and the Ausherman Family Foundation, the FCAA began operating a School-Based Health Center during the summer of 2011. The School-Based Health Center serves students from Lincoln, Hillcrest, Waverley, and Monocacy Elementary Schools as well as their younger siblings.
Frederick Community College Office of Adult Services Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center
7932 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21701 301-846-2483 http://www.frederick.edu/adultservices The Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, located at Frederick Community College, offers information and resources about early detection, treatment, and aftercare. A Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. in the Student Center, H106D. This group is for breast cancer survivors, from newly diagnosed to long-term remission/survival. See index for a complete listing of Office of Adult Services, Frederick Community College programs.
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov See index for a complete listing of Frederick County Health Department programs.
Administration
Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1029 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov For certified copies of Vital Records issued in the State of Maryland ONLY. Birth certificates are issued to persons born in the State of Maryland from year 1939 - present. The cost is $30.00 each. Death certificates are offered to persons having a legal purpose to receive a copy within 30 days of date of death if the funeral home they used filed with our location. The cost is $32.00 for the first copy and $20.00 a copy for each thereafter. They accept forms of payment by cash, check, money order, Visa, and MasterCard.
Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS)
Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1736 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov AERS provides comprehensive medical and psycho-social evaluations of the following groups seeking community-based services to support them in remaining in the community: 1) the elderly, 2) chronically disabled adults, and 3) recipients of community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) benefits (both children and adults). AERS evaluators are nurses and social workers (with RN/LCSW-C credentials) whose goal is to support clients and families in maintaining their loved ones in the community/least-restrictive environment. Recommendations are made regarding appropriate, available community-based services. AERS evaluations are provided at no cost. In addition to general evaluations outlined above, AERS provides medical determination evaluations for community Medical Assistance (MA/Medicaid) recipients seeking home-based personal assistance services through the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Community Options programs. (NOTE: AERS does not provide psychological/psychiatric evaluations for individuals requiring competency determinations.)
Community Health Services Division:
Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3362 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/ Provides FREE breast and/or cervical cancer screening for women 40 to 64 years of age who meet county residency and income guidelines. Services consist of a clinical breast exam, a screening mammogram, PAP test, and pelvic exam by a local medical provider.
Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program
Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3362 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/ Provides FREE colorectal cancer screening for Frederick County residents, ages 50 to 64 years old who meet income guidelines. Services for an individual younger than 50 can be arranged if personal or family history of colorectal cancer is presented.
Communicable Disease and Preparedness
Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3362 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/ Provides: adult and childhood immunizations; Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment; communicable disease monitoring, investigation, testing, and treatment; monitoring of zoonotic illnesses including rabies prevention prophylaxis; HIV case management and testing.
HIV/AIDS Testing and Treatment Program
Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3117/ https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/256/HIV-AIDS-Services Provides HIV diagnostic services including rapid HIV testing and supplemental HIV testing. Provides chronic disease management for persons living with HIV. Services include assistance in obtaining insurance coverage; linkage to HIV specialty care; and comprehensive support services such as dental care, mental health care, specialty care, nutritional counseling, and emergency financial assistance. Provide outreach, education and referrals for PReP.
Health Care Connections
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Health Care Connections Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3124 301-600-3131 301-600-6823 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/480/Medical-Assistance-Transportation http://www.frederickmedicaid.org Clients must have active Medical Assistance (MA), live in Frederick County, and do not have access to public or personal transportation. This service is a shared ride transport service for non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments.
Maternal Child Health
Child Fatality Review
Maternal Child Health Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1757 301-600-1733 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov Prevent child deaths by developing and understanding of the causes and incidence of child deaths; developing plans for and implementing changes within the agencies represented on the review team to prevent child death and to advise the county and the public on changes to law, policy and practice to prevent child death.
Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Program
Maternal Child Health Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3117 301-600-1733 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/ Provides education and information for any Frederick County family that has a child with an elevated lead level. Case management and home visitation is provided based on the child’s age and lead level.
Fetal Infant Mortality Review and Child Fatality Review Board (FIMR & CFR)
Maternal Child Health Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1757 301-600-1733 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/ Provides bereavement resources and support for families when a fetal or infant death occurs.
Maternal Health Collaborative
Special Delivery
Maternal Child Health Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3586/301-600-3326 301-600-1733 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov Provides case management service that assists medical assistance eligible high risk pregnant women and children under the age of 6 months. Services are directed toward the alleviation of psychosocial problems and health education deficits to assure a healthy pregnancy outcome. An MCH nurse can address barriers to care, safety concerns, health behaviors, nutrition, social support, mental health issues, medication, dental issues, pregnancy issues, fetal/child growth and development, and assist the client in obtaining appropriate community resources.
Teen Child Birth Education Coordination
Maternal Child Health Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3472 301-600-1733 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov Through collaboration with Families Plus! and Family Partnership, MCH coordinates registration for Free Teen Childbirth Education. Four courses total on Wednesday evenings, 6:00-8:00p.m. are offered every other month at Family Partnership, 8420 Gas House Pike, Suite EE, Frederick, MD 21701.
Prevent T2
Preventative Health Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1733 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/PreventT2 PreventT2 is a diabetes prevention program for people looking for support in making lifestyle changes that will help you reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. You will have guidance from a Lifestyle Coach and others in the group during this year-long program that meets weekly for about 4 months, then once or twice a month thereafter. Strengthen the skills you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress!
Skin Cancer Education and Awareness Program
Community Health Services Division Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3362 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov Provides Skin Cancer education and awareness to Frederick County residents.
Frederick County Dental Clinic
Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1041 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov The mission of the Frederick County Dental Clinic is to provide quality dental care for Frederick County children who have Medical Assistance or are uninsured. Services are by appointment only and are for children ages 1-18 years, including children with special needs. Services include complete examination, cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatment, fillings, uncomplicated extractions, sealants, and oral health education. Also provided is examination and oral health education for children enrolled in the YMCA of Frederick County Head Start Program; oral screening and fluoride varnish application for children in schools served by the Frederick Community Action Agency’s School Based Health Center; and oral health education for interested groups serving children throughout Frederick County. No adult services are provided by the Dental Program. However, there is a Gray Area Access voucher for adults with limited income and no dental insurance. Local oral surgeons volunteer to provide dental services in their offices at reduced fees.
Frederick County Developmental Center: Audiology Program
Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1611 https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/268/Audiology Frederick County Developmental Center (FCDC) provides pediatric audiology services for uninsured and underinsured children in Frederick County and children served by the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program, Head Start, and the Frederick County Public School’s Special Education Program. (See complete description of services under the heading “Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability.”)
Frederick County Medical Society
P.O. Box 1094 Frederick, MD 21701 301-663-3399 The Frederick County Medical Society has been in existence since 1847. Its mission remains the same as stated some 173+ years ago: to provide oversight of physician performance in the practice of medicine, involvement in medical education by providing teaching and learning opportunities for local physicians, and the advancement of science by contributions to medical literature. It also provides referrals to local practices and a portal for complaints or concerns about local office practices. Complaints or concerns must be submitted in WRITING to the mailing address above.
Frederick Health
400 West Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 http://www.fmh.org See index for a complete listing of Frederick Memorial Hospital programs.
FMH Auxiliary Prenatal Center
Frederick Memorial Hospital 400 West Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-4444 http://www.fmh.org Provides routine prenatal care following American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines including but not limited to outpatient visits, tests and treatments for maternity care. Services are provided by a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or appropriate Nurse Practitioner (NP) supervised by a Medical Director who is an Obstetrician, and support staff. Practitioners and physicians have credentials and privileges at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Offers referrals for specialty care and coordination of services within the community as well as education, counseling, discharge planning, consultation with primary care and referring physicians, and/or other care providers. Serves Frederick County residents with a documented positive pregnancy test regardless of ability to pay. Uninsured patients will be referred to an FMH financial counselor. New prenatal outpatient visits will be scheduled at 10-12 weeks gestation or greater if the patient presents late to care. Return prenatal outpatient visits every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation, then every two weeks from 28-36 weeks gestation, then weekly after 36 weeks. Postpartum visits between 4-6 weeks after delivery date. A Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist consult may be requested for high risk patients who will co-manage the prenatal course with more frequent office visits.
Frederick Health Hospice
Frederick Health P.O. Box 1799 1 Frederick Way Frederick, MD 21702 240-566-3030 http://www.frederickhealthhospice.org Frederick Health Hospice is an insurance approved community based non profit dedicated to helping others live fully. Our mission is to promote quality of life by providing compassionate medical, emotional, spiritual and bereavement support to individuals and their loved ones facing a life limiting illness. Hospice services are provided to patients where they reside, including in their own home, at long term care facilities, and at the Kline Hospice House. Frederick Health Hospice also provides, at no charge, grief support to anyone in the community, regardless of whether Hospice was involved with the death. This includes: workshops, support groups, seminars, and individual counseling. Frederick Health Hospice offers grief camps for children & adolescents, at no cost to families.
Physician Directory Service
Frederick Memorial Hospital 400 West Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-695-1300 800-717-5324 http://www.fmh.org Provides free access to listings of Frederick County specialty and primary care physicians. Phone service operates Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
Women’s Health Services
Frederick Memorial Hospital 400 West Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-215-1447 http://www.frederickhealth.org Women’s Health Services has a patient navigator who assists women with pelvic health concerns and general women’s health issues. She is available to direct women to the appropriate provider, provide education, and host educational seminars throughout the year on various women’s health topics.
Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc.
5103 Pegasus Ct suite L Frederick, MD 21704 301-662-0622 http://www.gimv.org Provides loan of used assistance devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and adult potty chairs. (See complete description of services under the heading “Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability.”)
Lion’s Club - Frederick Vision Care
P.O. Box 756 Frederick, MD 21701 301-471-7937 (Leigh Joos, Vision Care Coordinator) http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/frederickmd Sight conservation is a major project of the Lions Club. If local funding is available, the Club can provide low-income underinsured persons with financial assistance for eye examinations and eyeglasses.
Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic
6555 Rock Spring Drive, Suite 280 Bethesda, MD 20817 301-962-9474 http://midatlantic.wish.org Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic is a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. The Mid-Atlantic chapter serves children who reside in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William Counties, and the city of Alexandria), and central and southern Delaware. Founded in 1983, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic has granted the wishes of more than 8,000 children fighting illnesses such as cancer, pediatric AIDS, cystic fibrosis, Duchene’s muscular dystrophy, and heart disease. A wish fulfilled creates a memorable experience for a child fighting a life-threatening medical condition and gives him or her something positive to think about instead of medical treatments and hospital visits.
Marty Lyons Foundation
354 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 9 Commack, NY 11725 631-543-9474 https://martylyonsfoundation.org/ The Marty Lyons Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in New York in December 1982. The Foundation (MLF) was established to fulfill special wishes of children, chronologically aged 3 to 17 years, who have been diagnosed as having a life-threatening or terminal illness. These wish applicants must reside or are being treated in the geographic area where the Foundation is registered. Headquartered in New York City, MLF currently has 10 chapters fulfilling wishes in 13 states - Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
Maryland Health Care Commission Consumer Education & Advocacy Unit
200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-468-2000 800-492-6116 800-735-2258 TTD http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/ The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is the state agency that regulates the business of insurance in the State of Maryland. If a consumer has a question about insurance or experiences a problem, they can contact the MIA for help. The MIA provides assistance to consumers, businesses, healthcare providers, and insurance professionals in all areas of insurance including life, health, disability, automobile, homeowners, and property.
Maryland Insurance Administration
200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-468-2000 800-492-6116 800-735-2258 TTY http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is the state agency that regulates the business of insurance in the State of Maryland. If a consumer has a question about insurance or experiences a problem, they can contact the MIA for help. The MIA provides assistance to consumers, businesses, healthcare providers, and producers in all areas of insurance including life, health, disability, automobile, homeowners, and property.
Maryland Poison Center
220 Arch Street, 1st Office Level Baltimore, MD 21201 800-222-1222 http://www.mdpoison.com/ A 24-hour, free, and confidential hotline for poisonings and overdoses.
Mission of Mercy
22 South Market Street, Suite 6D Frederick, MD 21701 301-682-5683 http://www.amissionofmercy.org/ Mission of Mercy is currently providing free medical and/or dental services at the six locations listed below. Site visits are scheduled for one full day from approximately 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. New patients and dental patients are first-come, first-serve walk-ins. Existing patients can make an appointment (see phone numbers below). Please see the website for directions and schedule. Sites: Reisterstown United Methodist Church Served twice a month on Tuesdays 246 Main Street Reisterstown, MD 21136 410-980-4199 (Appointment line) Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Served twice a month on Wednesdays 38 West Baltimore Street Taneytown, MD 21787 410-833-5870 (Appointment line) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Served twice a month on Mondays 199 North Place Frederick, MD 21701 301-676-3188 (Appointment line) Faith Baptist Church Served twice a month on Tuesdays 2212 Jefferson Pike Knoxville, MD 21758 240-529-8772 (Appointment line) Gettysburg Foursquare Church Served once a month on Wednesday 330 West Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-339-6914 (Calls will be returned within 24 hours on weekdays only) Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church Served twice a month on Thursdays 2217 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17325 717-315-9813 (phone is answered on clinic days only).
Patient Advocate Foundation Specialized Programs
421 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666 800-532-5274 http://www.patientadvocate.org In addition to PAF’s core services, it is proud to operate the following additional dedicated programs to meet the needs of specific groups of patients, caregivers, and providers: Colorectal Care Line, Narcolepsy Care Line, Heart Valve Care Line, Aetna Clinical Appeals Care Line, and Radiation Co-Payment Small Grant Financial Aid Fund. These programs are supported through grants, partnerships, and targeted donations. Refer to the above website for contact information for individual programs.
Planned Parenthood of Maryland
170 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 100 Frederick, MD 21702 410-576-1414 http://www.plannedparenthood.org The mission of Planned Parenthood of Maryland is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high quality and affordable reproductive health care services. By providing medical services, education, training, and advocacy, PPM seeks to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality. Reproductive health care services for women and men include well woman exams, birth control options, pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, and family planning options. Fees are based on a sliding scale. They also accept private health insurance and Medicaid among other insurance options.
Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs
27 Degrange Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-631-2670 http://www.thereligiouscoalition.org When people cannot afford medical care or medications, their conditions worsen and additional medical care is required. Many families are forced to choose between feeding the whole family and buying medicine for one person. The Coalition makes referrals to other agencies and services. Vouchers are supplied for care arranged through a network of providers such as physicians, dentists, and pharmacists.
Seton Center, Inc. DePaul Dental Program
226 Lincoln Ave Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301-447-6102 ext. 20 http://www.setoncenterinc.org The DePaul Dental program works with local dentists and oral surgeons to provide dental services at reduced rates for adults. Clients are interviewed for eligibility and services are provided to residents of northern Frederick County. Applications are accepted on a rolling-basis as funding permits.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Angel Bus Program
15 North Church Street Thurmont, MD 21788 301-271-4554 (leave a message) Provides limited assistance for gas for those going to a medical appointments.
University of Maryland Extension Frederick County
330 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1594 http://extension.umd.edu/Frederick-county UME provides research-based practical information to the challenges of American families. Nominal fee for some programs. (See complete description of services under the heading “Consumer Services.”)
Prescription Resources
American Association of Retired Persons AARP Prescription Discounts
877-422-7718 http://www.aarppharmacy.com With AARP Prescription Discounts, AARP members - and their spouses - can save an average of 38% on FDA-approved prescription drugs. Choose from over 64,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Kroger, Rite Aid, Walmart, Walgreens, and more.
America's Pharmacy
1-888-495-3181 https://www.americaspharmacy.com America's Pharmacy negotiates on behalf of millions of consumers to provide low prices at thousands of pharmacies across the U.S. You can use it on medications that are not covered by your health insurance - or when the America's Pharmacy price is lower than your copay or deductible. Visit the website and search for your prescription, get your card or coupon, and receive your discount. No questions, fees, or hassles.
Good Days
6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200 Plano, TX 75024 877-968-7233 972-608-7141 https://www.mygooddays.org/ Good Days® exists solely to improve the health and quality of life of patients with chronic disease, cancer, or other life-altering conditions. They believe that no one should have to choose between getting the medication they need or affording the necessities of everyday living. Good Days provides co-payment assistance to under-insured patients who are diagnosed with chronic or life altering diseases that require the use of high-cost treatments. Good Days also has some programs available to assist with travel and premium assistance for certain chronic diseases.
Emergency Prescription Assistance
Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs
27 Degrange Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-631-2670 The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”
Salvation Army
223 West Fifth Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-2311 The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”
Seton Center, Inc.
16840 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301-447-6102 The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 114 East Second Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-4676/301-662-8288 The following agencies provide emergency prescription assistance. For the complete description of services, see each listing under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”
FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card
1720 Spillman Drive, Suite 100 Bethlehem, PA 18015 866-810-3784/844-234-3057 http://www.familywize.org FamilyWize essentially acts like a huge consumer group buying service for the uninsured and underinsured. The discounts and savings on medications are provided voluntarily by the more than 61,000 participating pharmacies that have agreed to provide prices similar to what they give large insurance companies and employers. It’s easy to use a FamilyWize Card. There are no forms to fill out, waiting period, or registration. The card is really just like a reusable prescription coupon on all FDA approved medicines. Anyone in your family, your work, your church, or your neighborhood can use it, immediately. You can even use it if you have health insurance, both during deductible periods and for anything your insurance does not pay for. Average savings is $23 per prescription. Use the online Drug Price Lookup Tool to see exactly how much your medicine will cost at different participating pharmacies in your area. The participating pharmacy will always give you its lowest (or best) price available. To get a card, download the FamilyWize smartphone app or go to the above website.
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program
500 North Calvert Street, 5th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410-767-5132 800-358-9001 http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/OIDPCS/CHP The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) Client Services is dedicated to helping Marylanders living with HIV/AIDS live longer and healthier lives. MADAP assists eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDS access drugs for HIV treatment and its complications and MADAP Plus covers health insurance premiums for eligible HIV+ Maryland residents. All information is kept completely confidential. MADAP pays for drugs, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles for drugs on the MADAP formulary. MADAP Plus pays for monthly Medicare Part D, MHIP or private prescription Drug Plan premium. If you have Medicaid coverage you are not eligible for MADAP assistance.
Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program
300 West Preston Street, Room 410 Baltimore, MD 21201 800-551-5995 800-877-5156 TTY/TDD http://www.marylandspdap.com/ The Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP) is a subsidy program established by the Maryland General Assembly in 2005. It provides financial assistance to moderate-income Maryland residents who are eligible for Medicare and are enrolled in a prescription drug plan. SPDAP is overseen by the Maryland Department of Health. Pool Administrators, Inc. administers this program for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan. To participate in the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program, individuals must provide proof of residency in Maryland for at least six months; be a Medicare recipient; NOT be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (Dual Eligible); NOT be receiving 100% Federal Low-Income Subsidy (Extra Help); and have an income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Merck
800-727-5400 http://www.merckhelps.com This private and confidential program provides medicine free of charge to eligible individuals, primarily the uninsured who, without assistance, could not afford needed Merck medicines. Individuals who don’t meet the insurance criteria may still qualify for the Merck Patient Assistance Program if they attest that they have special circumstances of financial and medical hardship, and their income meets the program criteria.
Needy Meds
P.O. Box 219 Gloucester, MA 01931 800-503-6897 http://www.needymeds.com/ NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit, connects people to programs that will help them afford their healthcare expenses. They do this free and anonymously through a website (Needymeds.org) and helpline (1-800-503-6979). The helpline is open Monday - Friday, 9AM to 5PM Eastern Time and does have Spanish-speaking counselors. NeedyMeds healthcare savings resource include prescription assistance programs, diagnosis based assistance programs, affordable clinics, generic discount drug programs, medical transportation cost assistance, camps & retreats, scholarships, government programs and more. NeedyMeds also offers a drug discount card that can help you save up to 80% off the list price of prescriptions, over-the-counter meds and supplies written as prescriptions and human-equivalent pet meds. With the NeedyMeds drug discount card users can also save 40% off medical equipment.
Patient Access Network Foundation
P.O. Box 221858 Charlotte, NC 28222 866-316-7263 http://www.panfoundation.org Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing help and hope to underinsured patients who would otherwise be unable to afford high-cost specialty medications. PAN provides assistance through nearly 60 disease-specific programs designed to help patients being treated for certain cancers, chronic illnesses, and rare diseases. Since 2004, PAN has provided over $700 million in financial assistance to more than 300,000 patients. Through a quick, streamlined application process for patients and easy-to-navigate online portals for specialty pharmacies and providers, PAN makes it simple and convenient for patients to get the financial assistance they need quickly, so they can initiate treatment immediately.
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program
421 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666 866-512-3861 757-952-0118 http://www.copays.org Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program is a national non-profit program that provides direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured Americans who financially and medically qualify. The program offers personal service to all patients through the use of CPR call counselors, personally guiding patients through the simple enrollment process. The exact amount of funding award level varies with disease silo, refer to the above website for current amounts.
Pfizer
844-989-7284 (for new patients) 866-706-2400 (for enrolled PAP Patients) http://www.pfizerrxpathways.com Pfizer has a program called Pfizer RxPathways which can help eligible patients get access to their Pfizer medicines by offering a range of support services, including insurance counseling, and co-pay help (providing Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings), and more. To learn more about the Patient Assistance program, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions that apply, please call the number above Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m. (EST), or visit the above website.
Rx Outreach
P.O. Box 66536 Saint Louis, MO 63166 888-796-1234 800-769-3880 http://www.rxoutreach.org Rx Outreach is a patient assistance program that provides affordable medicines for those who qualify financially. Rx Outreach is available to people in need who are uninsured and underinsured. A 3 or 6 month supply of a medication offered by Rx Outreach may be purchased for $20 to $95, depending on the medication.
ScriptSave WellRx
4911 East Broadway Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85711 800-407-8156 http://www.wellrx.com The ScriptSave WellRx program aims to negotiate discounted cash prices on as many prescription medications as possible, for patients who face high out-of-pocket costs for their medications. This program is available at no cost to all patients filling prescriptions in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Visit the website above to download a free discount card.
Xubex Pharmaceutical Services Patient Assistance Programs
P.O. Box 1244 Winter Park, FL 32790 866-699-8239 http://www.xubex.com Xubex offers online assistance to qualified individuals for generic medications. A 90 day supply of a medication may be purchased for $20 to $100. This service is available to patients, social workers, physicians, and patient advocates.
Programs Providing Payment Assistance or Insurance for Low-Income Individuals
Frederick County Department of Social Services Family Investment
1888 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-4575/301-600-4555 http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/ Coordinates assistance benefits for the Medical Assistance Program. (See complete description of services under the heading “Assistance for Basic Needs.”)
Frederick County Health Department Health Care Connections
350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-8888/301-600-3124 https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/191/Health-Care-Connection See index for a complete listing of Frederick County Health Department programs.
Administrative Care Coordination Unit
Health Care Connections Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3124 301-600-3131 301-600-3302 301-600-3124 https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/483/Administrative-Care-CoordinationOmbudsma http://www.frederickmedicaid.org Administrative Care Coordination Unit - This program provides education and outreach to Medical Assistance recipients to increase awareness of Medical Assistance (MA) Programs. Provides education for MA recipients on the MCO enrollment process. Assists individuals who are enrolled in or are eligible for MA to access and utilize health care services. Educates recipients on the importance of timely follow-up when appointments/treatments have been missed and the importance and availability of preventive health care. Targeted services to Medicaid pregnant women and newborns. Ombudsman Program - This program serves as a resource for Medicaid recipients and providers. It assists with care coordination, service access, complaint resolution, or other identified needs; works with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to ensure enrollees receive covered services.
Maryland Children’s Health Program
Health Care Connections Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3124 301-600-3372 http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/196/Eligibility-Enrollment-for-MCHPQHP http://www.frederickmedicaid.org Provides free and low-cost health insurance coverage for children (up to age 19), pregnant women and families (parents & guardians with children under 21 years), and adults 19 to 64 (whether they have children or not), with low to average incomes. Covered services include inpatient hospital care, medical doctor visits, lab tests, dental care, eye care, medication, and immunizations. For comparison, the qualifying maximum income for a family of 4 is $55,932 for children and $69,960 for pregnant women (including the unborn baby) for free insurance coverage. The qualifying income changes every year. If you are not eligible for the free healthcare services above, your children may be eligible for MCHP Premium, which provides low-cost health insurance to children based on qualifying family income. For example, the maximum income for a family of 4 is $85,330. The cost per family is $58-$72 per month no matter how many children are in the home. (All figures quoted are effective as of March 2021). If the income is too high for these programs you may be eligible for a Qualified Health Plan which is determined by the tax returns. Insurance premiums are based on tax credits and/or a cost-sharing reduction.

Last updated 12/1/2021