You cannot print an official Maryland Medicaid card from the state’s own website. Maryland Health Connection lets you view enrollment details online but does not generate a printable version of the red and white Medical Assistance card. Some managed care organizations, however, do let members view and print an ID card through their own portals, and in most situations your Medicaid ID number alone is enough for a provider to confirm coverage.
What Maryland Health Connection Gives You Online
Maryland Health Connection at MarylandHealthConnection.gov is the state’s official marketplace, and logging into your account lets you see enrollment details and coverage notices.1Maryland Health Connection. Home – Maryland Health Connection The portal confirms you are enrolled. It does not produce a printable replica of your Medicaid card.
The free Enroll MHC mobile app offers the same kind of access from a phone or tablet, including notices and document uploads.1Maryland Health Connection. Home – Maryland Health Connection If a provider’s office asks for proof of coverage before your physical card arrives, pulling up your enrollment confirmation through the portal or app can serve that purpose.
Printing a Card Through Your Managed Care Organization
Most Maryland Medicaid recipients are enrolled in a managed care organization, or MCO, and this is where online printing actually becomes possible. Some MCOs let members view a virtual ID card, print it, or request a replacement through a secure member portal. Maryland Physicians Care, for example, offers this through its member portal.2Maryland Physicians Care. Frequently Asked Questions Other MCOs may offer similar tools on their own sites.
Maryland currently has nine MCOs serving Medicaid enrollees:3Maryland Health Connection. MCO Comparison Chart
- Aetna Better Health — (866) 827-2710
- CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland — (800) 730-8530
- Jai Medical Systems — (888) 524-1999
- Kaiser Permanente — (855) 249-5019
- Maryland Physicians Care — (800) 953-8854
- MedStar Family Choice — (888) 404-3549
- Priority Partners — (800) 654-9728
- United Healthcare Community Plan — (800) 318-8821
- Wellpoint Maryland — (833) 707-0867
Call your MCO’s member services line to ask whether its portal supports a digital or printable ID card. If not, a representative can mail a replacement.
The Physical Card You Still Need
Even if you can print your MCO card, you also receive a red and white Medical Assistance card in the mail within 14 days of enrollment.4Maryland Health Connection. After you Enroll in Medicaid It shows your Medicaid identification number, provider information, and birth year. Keep it even after your MCO card arrives, because providers use information from both to verify eligibility and bill correctly. Bring both to appointments.
Getting Care Before Any Card Arrives
You do not have to wait for a card to see a doctor. Maryland Health Connection states that you can receive medical services even if your card has not arrived.4Maryland Health Connection. After you Enroll in Medicaid What providers actually need is your Medicaid ID number. If you have it from your online account, give it to the office and they should be able to confirm coverage electronically.
Replacing a Lost or Missing Card
If your red and white card is lost, damaged, or never arrived, request a replacement by calling the Maryland Health Connection Consumer Support Center at 1-855-642-8572.4Maryland Health Connection. After you Enroll in Medicaid If you originally applied through the Department of Human Services, call DHS at 1-800-332-6347.5Maryland Department of Human Services. Contact Us – Maryland Department of Human Services Replacement is free.
For a new MCO member card, contact your MCO directly using the numbers above. Some MCOs can issue a replacement faster than the state, so start there if you need one quickly.