Senior benefits in Baltimore City County, Maryland

Division of Aging and Care Services is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point (MAP) partner serving Baltimore City: benefits counseling (Medicare/SHIP, energy assistance, SNAP), senior center and nutrition programs, home-delivered meals, caregiver support, Senior Care case management, and long-term-care options counseling. Services are free for adults 60 and over. Call 410-396-4932 or MAP statewide at 1-844-627-5465.

$200–$2,000/yr

Baltimore City Community Action Partnership takes Maryland Energy Assistance (MEAP) and Electric Universal Service Program applications for Baltimore City residents — heating and electric bill help and arrearage assistance. Apply through myMDTHINK, by mail, or in person; call 410-396-6406 with questions.

$100–$1,500/yr

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Baltimore City can apply for financial assistance (charity care) at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for emergency and medically necessary care. Johns Hopkins provides free or discounted care based on household income compared with the federal poverty guidelines. Maryland law requires every hospital to offer financial assistance with state-set minimums.

Baltimore City is served by Baltimore City CARE curb-to-curb taxi service (60+) and the Charm City Circulator under MDOT MTA's Locally Operated Transit Systems program. Older adults and people with disabilities can use reduced fares, demand-response rides, or ADA paratransit for medical appointments, shopping, and errands — services and fares vary by system. The Area Agency on Aging (410-396-4932) helps arrange senior transportation.

$150–$1,500/yr