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Programs in Maryland
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Maryland Unclaimed Property Search
Every state holds unclaimed money (old bank accounts, deposits, refunds, insurance payouts) and lets owners search and claim it for free through the official state program.
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
"Extra Help" is a program to help people with limited income and resources pay Part D premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs.
People with Medicare whose income and resources are under the yearly limits shown on the source page.
HUD/FHA Mortgage Insurance Refund Search
Former FHA-insured homeowners who may be owed a refund of their mortgage insurance premium.
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers
Within broad Federal guidelines, States can develop home and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) to meet the needs of people who prefer to get long-term care services …
Medicaid enrollees who meet a state's level-of-care rules for a waiver.
Medicaid Self-Directed Services
Self-directed Medicaid services means that participants, or their representatives if applicable, have decision-making authority over certain services and take direct responsibilit…
Through a state Medicaid program that offers self-direction; the person receiving care must be enrolled in Medicaid.
PBGC Unclaimed Pensions
Did your pension plan fail? If PBGC is now the "trustee" responsible for paying your benefits, search trusteed plans to find information about your plan. Search trusteed plans by:
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities; income limits are set by area through the local public housing agency.
Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program
Helps pay for: Part A premiums only
People with Medicare Part A whose monthly income and resources are under the limits on the source page (higher in Alaska and Hawaii; some states disregard more).
Benefit: Income limit $5,405/month (individual), $7,299/month (couple); resource limit $4,000 / $6,000 (2026)
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program
Helps pay for: Part A premiums (if you don't have premium-free Part A); Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers).
People with Medicare Part A whose monthly income and resources are under the limits on the source page (higher in Alaska and Hawaii; some states disregard more).
Benefit: Income limit $1,350/month (individual), $1,824/month (couple); resource limit $9,950 / $14,910 (2026)
Qualifying Individual (QI) Program
Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.)
People with Medicare Part A whose monthly income and resources are under the limits on the source page (higher in Alaska and Hawaii; some states disregard more).
Benefit: Income limit $1,816/month (individual), $2,455/month (couple); resource limit $9,950 / $14,910 (2026)
SBA Programs for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Expand your business when times are good. Find new funding, locations, customers and resources for minority, veteran and rural businesses. Get more
For veterans.
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program
Helps pay for: Part B premiums only (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.)
People with Medicare Part A whose monthly income and resources are under the limits on the source page (higher in Alaska and Hawaii; some states disregard more).
Benefit: Income limit $1,616/month (individual), $2,184/month (couple); resource limit $9,950 / $14,910 (2026)
VA Disability Compensation
VA disability compensation (pay) offers a monthly tax-free payment to Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and to Veterans whose service made an existing…
Veterans with a condition caused or made worse by service.
VA Health Care
With VA health care, you’re covered for regular checkups with your primary care provider and appointments with specialists (like cardiologists, gynecologists, and mental health pr…
For veterans.
VA Pension for Wartime Veterans
VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors—find out if you’re eligible to apply.
Wartime Veterans 65 or older (or with a permanent disability) with income and net worth under the VA limits.
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
We recognize the important role of family caregivers in supporting the health and wellness of Veterans. Find out if you may be eligible and how to apply for the Program of Compreh…
For a family caregiver of an eligible Veteran; see the source page for the Veteran's service and disability conditions.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
A More Energy-Efficient Home – At No Cost Eligible Households
Households at or below 200% of poverty (or in SSI or TANF); priority for seniors, people with disabilities and families with children.
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