Governor Moore Announces $25 Million to Support Health Care Access for Uninsured Marylanders, Touts Public Health Wins at Bloomberg American Health Summit
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Moore today delivered remarks at the 9th annual Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit, a gathering of practitioners, policymakers and experts working to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing health challenges. During the governor’s remarks, he announced a new Uncompensated Care Grant opportunity supporting $25 million in grants to safety net providers to help provide community-based health care for uninsured Marylanders. This effort responds to federal changes under H.R. 1, signed into law by President Trump in July 2025, that threaten Marylanders’ access to Medicaid and are expected to increase the number of uninsured Marylanders statewide.
In addition to the announcement, Governor Moore highlighted the Moore-Miller administration’s community approach to public health crises, including childhood poverty and violence. The governor also uplifted the administration’s work to lower healthcare costs and protect Marylanders’ healthcare and SNAP benefits.
“My number one priority is the health and security of all Marylanders,” said Gov. Moore. “Our administration is addressing the biggest barriers to public health – from lowering healthcare costs to reducing community violence and addressing childhood poverty – by thinking creatively, and meeting communities where they’re at to deliver real results and leave no one behind.”
Administered by the Maryland Health Care Commission, Uncompensated Care Grants are available for one year to provide individuals who lose health care coverage with a routine source of comprehensive primary care. This includes access to acute visits, chronic disease management, and behavioral health services, all of which can help mitigate costlier uncompensated care in the emergency department. Funding will support federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and eligible local health departments in areas not currently served by FQHCs at a time when increasing numbers of Marylanders will lose health insurance coverage due to the new federal requirements under H.R.1.
In addition to this new grant, the Moore-Miller administration continues to ensure all Marylanders have access to affordable and quality healthcare amidst federal rollback of critical guidelines and programs safeguarding Americans’ health.
Actions taken by the governor and the Maryland General Assembly are protecting Marylanders from potentially devastating nationwide health care premium increases caused by the failure of the Trump Administration and Congress to extend enhanced federal premium tax credits at the end of last year. The state established a state premium assistance program through the Maryland Health Connection for eligible residents with household incomes below 400% of the federal poverty level. This program is also being offered for calendar year 2027, at the same level it was offered for calendar year 2026.
Additionally, the administration continues to pursue all necessary actions to reduce health care costs and protect consumers from rising insurance premiums. The Maryland Insurance Administration will continue its rigorous review of health insurance rates and work with state partners to identify opportunities to strengthen Maryland's health insurance market, increase affordability and protect access to coverage.
Maryland is also working to bend health care cost growth as a part of the state’s participation in the AHEAD Model. The state has a Prescription Drug Affordability Board which has voted to apply its first upper payment limits to two prescription drugs.
Governor Moore signed the Maryland Vax Act into law this spring, setting official state recommendations for immunizations, screening and preventive services and separating the State’s vaccine authority from federal government bodies to ensure Maryland’s recommendations are based on science and clinical guidance. Importantly, state regulated health plans must cover these recommended vaccines with no out of pocket costs.
Additionally, while the federal government enforces H.R. 1, which is threatening SNAP and Medicaid access through new work requirements, Governor Moore announced last week the launch of a new search tool designed to rapidly connect Marylanders with 900+ job training and development programs, so they don’t lose access to critical healthcare and food support on their path to employment and financial security.
The administration continues to address community health outcomes through NourishMD, which supports the development, stabilization and expansion of retail outlets that provide fresh food in Maryland’s food deserts, areas where residents have limited or no access to nutritious food options. In addition to prioritizing the health of Marylanders, the Moore-Miller Administration is dedicated to addressing all pressing public health issues.
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