In an effort to encourage Medicaid recipients to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Maryland Department of Health’s (MDH) Medicaid program today announced support for a vaccine incentive program sponsored by the HealthChoice managed care organizations (MCOs).
The HealthChoice COVID-19 Gift Card Program began December 15 and lasts until the end of March 2022. Unvaccinated HealthChoice participants ages 12 and older who complete a full two-dose Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series or who receive a single Johnson & Johnson vaccine within this time frame can claim a $100 COVID-19 gift card from their MCO.
Who is eligible for the HealthChoice COVID-19 Gift Card Program?
To be eligible for the HealthChoice COVID-19 Gift Card Program you must:- Be enrolled in HealthChoice
- Be 12+ years of age
- Get fully vaccinated between December 15, 2021, and March 31, 2022
Children ages 5-11 are not currently eligible for the HealthChoice COVID-19 Gift Card Program.
How do I claim my HealthChoice COVID-19 gift card?
Visit your HealthChoice provider’s website for details on how to claim your HealthChoice COVID-19 gift card:Aetna Better Health
Amerigroup
CareFirst Community Health Plan
Jai Medical Systems
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
MedStar Family Choice
Priority Partners
UnitedHealthcare
For more information on Maryland Medicaid’s managed care program, see HealthChoice.
