Updated as of September 14, 2024. Maryland provides Medicaid eligibility to people eligible for SSI benefits. Application and Eligibility In Maryland, the SSI application is also the Medicaid application. Medicaid eligibility starts the same month as SSI eligibility. There is a one-month waiting period before Medicaid coverage will begin. What About SSI Recipients Who Lose […]
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Updated as of September 14, 2024. Government Support Programs Tuition Waiver at Maryland Community Colleges Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) Program SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Government Support Programs Available to SSDI and SSDI Recipients Lifeline: Free/low-cost internet or cell phone Discounted Membership Programs Amazon Prime discounted membership Walmart+ discounted membership (Walmart+ Assist) Recreational Opportunities Museums […]
September Solutions School has begun throughout the state of Maryland, and we at the Bridges Technical Assistance Center and Helpdesk explore solutions to help prepare for two environments we cannot control: Medical care and Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 11. This week, we focus on tools for advocating for accessibility in healthcare. “Do You Have […]
September Solutions School has begun throughout the state of Maryland, and we at the Bridges Technical Assistance Center and Helpdesk explore solutions to help prepare for two environments we cannot control: Medical care and Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 11. This week, we focus on using accessibility tools to check into medical appointments. The Paper […]
Updated as of September 2, 2024. Accessing healthcare can pose challenges in a number of ways – insurance coverage, getting time off for treatment, etc. Not surprisingly, there are often a few more obstacles – transportation (to and from the doctor’s office/clinic/hospital, picking up prescriptions, etc.), labeling medicines and supplies, and even signing in at […]