Tom Leitzer, the Community Partnership Manager for Priority Partners, a state-funded Managed Care Organization established by Johns Hopkins HealthCare, spoke about HealthChoice, Maryland's Medicaid-funded program to provide free health care to the uninsured who qualify based on income and assets. Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) provide for a full range of health care services. There are currently 7 participating in HealthChoice. Over half a million state residents are currently enrolled, and another 200,000 who would probably qualify if they applied.  People apply to the state through their local health departments, and the state determines eligibility before assigning them to one of the MCOs. Services include preventative care, drug & alcohol help, and mental health counseling.  It covers children and low-income adults, as long as they are U.S. citizens, under 65, and residents of Maryland.  Lean more at www.dhmh.state.md.us/mma/healthchoice.