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1111 State of Maryland Medical Assistance Manual Revised July 2012 Attachment F- Program Identification Card

Program Identification Card Federal law requires that every Medical Assistance recipient be issued an identification card. In Maryland, this is an embossed plastic card which is produced by the MMIS II system and mailed by DHMH. Maryland‟s red and white identification card reads “State of Maryland Medical Care Program” and may be used by recipients in various coverage groups, including the Maryland Children‟s Health Program. This same card is used by recipients in Health Choice as well as fee-for- service. . Previously, Maryland‟s program identification card read as “State of Maryland Assistance Program.” These red and white cards may still be in circulation, will remain valid indefinitely, and will not be replaced unless reported lost or stolen. Gray and white cards are used for the QMB coverage group, orange and white cards for the MPAP program, and purple and white for Family Planning program. Recipients who have concerns regarding their cards may be referred to the Recipient Relations Section of the Division of Managed Care in MCOA. The telephone number is 410-767-5451