Consider the following statistics about health care coverage in Maryland:
Total Maryland Residents - 5,534,528
Maryland uninsured residents - 12.92%
Total Maryland HMO enrollment - 1,464,677
Avg annual employee premium in MD employer-sponsored plan (after employer contrib): $964
Avg MD hospital cost per inpatient day (before insurance) - $2,113
Source data according to the Kaiser Family Foundation:
Health Insurance Coverage of the Total Population, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
Total HMO Enrollment, July 2008
Average Single Premium per Enrolled Employee For Employer-Based Health Insurance, 2008
Hospital Adjusted Expenses per Inpatient Day, 2007
Looking to purchase Maryland health insurance? We offer a broad selection of Maryland health plans for individuals, families and small businesses from most of the leading Maryland health insurance companies.
Residents can also refer to a number of resources within Maryland:
State of Maryland Medical Assistance Programs
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provides these programs in order to improve access to health care services for low-income residents.
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program
The Pharmacy Assistance Program provides aid to qualified Maryland residents, regardless of age, who are ineligible for the Maryland Medical Assistance Program