Aetna Better Health® of Maryland 

When you choose us as your Maryland HealthChoice health plan, you’re choosing care you can trust. It’s about bringing together what matters most to your health. Because healthier happens together®.

We’re here for members statewide. Not yet joined? Learn about becoming a member. Already joined? Get started with your new plan.

Find what you need

Be as healthy as you can be. A wide range of benefits and services can help. You have a network of providers to get you the right care when you need it. We’ll help you understand your coverage. And make sure you get the most from your benefits. 

Member Portal

To start, you’ll want to register for your Member Portal. You can also get the Aetna Better Health mobile app for iPhone® or Android™ to manage your health on the go.

Benefits in your plan

Learn about all your Medicaid plan benefits, including those that go beyond your standard health coverage. From free monthly period products and baby diapers to support for loneliness and help with chronic conditions. Some members are also eligible for certain free over-the-counter (OTC) items. 

Choose your doctor

Were you assigned a doctor? You can change to your current or preferred provider if they’re in our network. Just contact us. You can also find other local care you need, from vision and dental care to primary care providers and specialists.

Medicines we cover

Learn how to use the formulary and find network pharmacies.

Not sure if you qualify for Medicaid?

Understanding Medicaid can be a challenge. Especially if it’s new to you. Or if it’s your first time enrolling. You and your family may be eligible for benefits without knowing it. The first step? See if you qualify. You can find out by checking the income level table on the Maryland Health Connection website.

Learn more about what to expect

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Keeping your coverage Don’t lose your benefits

Renew every year

You have to renew your Medicaid coverage each year. Learn more about how to keep your coverage.

Learn how to renew

Update contact info

To keep your benefits, be sure to update your address if you move. Just visit Maryland Health Connection to change your info.

Get help

Have questions? Contact us anytime, day or night.

About us

About us

Aetna Better Health of Maryland is part of Aetna® and the CVS Health® family, one of our country’s leading health care organizations. We’ve been serving people who use Medicaid services for over 30 years — from kids, adults and seniors to people with disabilities or other serious health issues.

Our national experience helps us do lots of good work in your community, where you live, work and play. And we’re proud to be your neighbor, working alongside you to make Maryland a great state. You can get the care you need to be as healthy as possible. And you can do it all close to home.

Want to learn more about us? Check our general Aetna Better Health website.