FUNDING FOCUS: HEALTHCARE
Children's Medical Services; also called CMS; is a program of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. CMS can help low-income; uninsured or underinsured Marylanders ages 0-21 years get specialty care for a chronic illness or disability by paying for needed services. CMS can pay for many different kinds of services; such as visits to a specialist; hospitalizations; surgeries; medications; therapies; lab work; x-rays; and medical equipment. CMS does not cover routine check-ups or immunizations; sick visits; emergency services; routine dental care; or mental health services.