Category: Government Resource Guides
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Maryland Renters’ Tax Credit: How Renters May Get Up to $1,000 Back
Last Updated 9/12/26 Maryland Renters’ Tax Credit: How Renters May Get Up to $1,000 Back Sections Quick Answer If your rent is high compared with your income, it may be worth applying. The credit can be worth up to $1,000, but SDAT decides the exact amount using your occupancy rent and total gross household income.…
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Need a Photo ID in Baltimore? How to Get a Maryland State ID Card
Learn how Baltimore residents can apply for a Maryland photo ID card, what documents to bring, what it costs, and where to get help if documents are missing.
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Learn More About Open Enrollment for Medicare
Last Updated 5/2/26 Sections What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment for Medicare is a period of time in the fall where you can change certain aspects of the Medicare plan. To understand more about Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans, take a look at the following article from the Social Security Administration. During Open Enrollment period,…
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Understanding Medicaid: What You Need to Know
Sections Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance, is a government health insurance program run by both the federal and state governments for individuals with limited income and resources. Because the federal government only sets general rules and regulations for Medicaid, each state government may establish its own specific eligibility criteria for individuals to qualify for…
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Baltimore Medicare Savings Programs: What You Need to Know
Last Updated 5/2/26 Sections Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older. It also covers certain younger individuals with disabilities, as well as those with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). There are two main ways to get Medicare coverage:…