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Maryland Department of Health
Model Waiver for Medically Fragile Children
What you get
The Model Waiver helps chronically ill or severely impaired children receive Medicaid and intensive services at home instead of a nursing facility or chronic hospital. There is a waitlist right now. Ask to be added.
- Who starts it
- You, by phone
- How it’s sent
- A phone call to 410-987-1048
- Your time
- A phone call
- Last checked
- Aug 27, 2026
Before you start, check you fit
- Your child is 21 or under.
- Cancer alone does not establish institutional level of care.
- A treating professional must give the published clinical verification or authorization.
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What to sayShort is fine. They will ask for what they need.
Hi, my name is [your name]. My child is being treated for cancer at [hospital]. I’m calling about Model Waiver for Medically Fragile Children from Maryland Department of Health. We’re hoping for the Model Waiver helps chronically ill or severely impaired children receive Medicaid and intensive services at home instead of a nursing facility or chronic hospital. [child’s name] was diagnosed on [diagnosis date]. What do you need from me, and what happens next?
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- Your child’s diagnosis and the date.
- The hospital’s name and your social worker’s name.
What they’ll send next
- Record registry confirmation and how status updates are delivered.
- Treating team completes certification in the secure official process.
After the call
Keep registry confirmation and follow assessment instructions. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.