Authorization and Claims Statistics through 4/19/20
Optum Maryland
Optum Maryland gives care to people served by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). We invite you to look through this site to see the many ways we can serve you. If you are a person or a family member seeing a MDH/BHA provider, you can access relevant information with the touch of a finger:
Services: Find out more about the many recovery-oriented services that MDH/BHA funds through local mental health centers!
About Us: Learn more about the MDH/BHA and Optum Maryland partnership. Find out what that means for you!
News and Events: Stay up-to-date on the upcoming Maryland mental health news and training and events. MDH/BHA and Optum Maryland offer education and community events.
The website has sections for participants and families as well as providers of mental health services. Click on either the “Participants and Families” or the “Providers” tab to see the information that applies to you. Check the website often as it continues to grow to better serve you!
In the Spotlight
- A Guide to the ASO Transition for Releases of Information (ROIs) for SUD Diagnoses: ROI Information
- Updated Optum ROI Form
Participant Questions Call Toll-Free:
(800) 888-1965, TTY 711
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Participant Help to Find a Provider:
Maryland 2-1-1
Provider Questions Call Toll-Free:
(800) 888-1965, TTY 711
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Maryland Crisis Hotline 2-1-1
Optum Public Toll Free Help Line:
(866) 342-6892
Optum Nondiscrimination Notice and Language Services, see here.
You have the right to get help and information in your language at no cost. To request an interpreter, call (800) 888-1965.