Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
At Kaiser Permanente, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live a healthier life — and we make that easier by bringing care together in one connected system. As a State of Maryland employee, you can choose a plan that gives you access to doctors, specialists, and tools that help you stay well.
Our 1,800+ physicians across 60+ specialties deliver coordinated care at more than 35+ Kaiser Permanente locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Whether you need preventive care, specialty treatment, or support managing your health day‑to‑day, we’re here with care that’s convenient and compassionate.
Learn more about your plan options at the Kaiser Permanente State of Maryland website or call Member Services at 855‑839‑5763.
Kaiser Permanente Plan Information
A healthy partnership
At Kaiser Permanente, your doctor is your biggest advocate for your health — one who makes sure you get the care you need. You can choose from a wide range of doctors and change anytime. Discover more about our doctors and specialties.
Great care, great results
Get the care you need to help you get and stay healthy. Whether it’s time for a preventive screening or you need care for a serious condition, we’ve got you covered. And it’s all backed by advanced medical technology and research. See why Kaiser Permanente is the region’s leading health system.
Care the way you want it
Choose how, when, and where you get care. You can manage your care online, by phone, at our facilities, and more. You also have access to health advice 24/7, and you can email your doctor’s office at any time with non-urgent questions.
When you’re away from home, you’re covered, too. Find out more about seeking care when traveling.
- To learn more about the benefits available to State of Maryland employees watch the enrollment presentation video.
- Watch our Member Experience video.
- To learn more about the benefits available with Kaiser Permanente, view or download the State of Maryland benefits flyer - PDF - 710.1 KB or the Kaiser Permanente OE virtual brochure - PDF - 1.76 MB.
Good health goes beyond the doctor’s office. Explore some of the convenient resources available to members.
From preventive screenings that keep you healthy to customized care if you get sick, we’ve got you covered.
- Preventive care to keep you healthy: Preventive care is key to how we practice medicine. It can help you avoid some health issues and catch others before they become serious.
- Specialty care when you need it: We’re also here for you if you get sick or need specialty care. We can conveniently connect you to the right specialist. And you don’t need referrals for certain specialties like obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, and drug dependency services.
- Support for ongoing conditions: If you have a condition like diabetes or heart disease, you’re automatically enrolled in a disease management program for personal coaching and support.
- A leader in providing quality care: Kaiser Permanente leads the nation in the care provided to our members. Learn more about our award-winning care.
Choose how to get care
- Video: Want a convenient, secure way to see a doctor wherever you are? Meet face-to-face with a doctor 24/7, no appointment necessary. To learn more, watch the videos on the Kaiser Permanente website .
- Note: This visit is not with your primary care doctor but will be with the next available on-demand clinician. Learn more about on-demand care.
- Phone: Have a condition that doesn’t require an in-person exam? We offer care guidance and advice by phone 24/7.
- In person: Visit your doctor for routine care, preventive services, care when you’re not feeling well and more.
Other ways to get care in the moment
- E-visit: Answer a brief questionnaire to receive care from a physician. You’ll get a response within 2 hours— usually sooner.
- 24/7 Get care now: Have an on-demand video or phone visits with a doctor for urgent health concerns—usually in less than 30 minutes.¹
- 24/7 Phone advice: Talk with a nurse for advice, scheduling appointments, and more.
- Email: Email your doctor’s office anytime with non-urgent questions. You’ll usually get a response within two business days, if not sooner.
- App: Download the Kaiser Permanente app on the App Store® or Google Play™, to manage routine appointments, refill most prescriptions for mail-order delivery, see most test results and more. As a member, you can keep up with your care on the Kaiser Permanente website.
¹When appropriate and available. If you travel out of state, phone appointments and video visits may not be available in select states due to licensing laws. Laws differ by state.
Good health goes beyond the doctor’s office. Explore some of the convenient resources available to members.
Special rates for members
Enjoy reduced rates on services that can help you stay healthy like gym memberships, acupuncture, massage therapy and chiropractic care.
Self-care apps
Navigate mental and emotional challenges and help improve your sleep, mood, relationships and more with wellness apps, available at no cost to adult members.
Healthy lifestyle programs
Connect to better health with online programs to help you lose weight, quit smoking, reduce stress and more – all at no cost.
Personal wellness coaching
Get help reaching your health goals. Work on-on-one with a wellness coach by phone at no cost.
Online wellness tools
For wellness information, health calculators, fitness videos, podcasts and recipes from world-class chefs, visit the Kaiser Permanente website.
Health classes
Sign up for health classes and support groups at many of our facilities. See what’s available near you. Some classes and groups may require a fee.
A team dedicated to your mental well‑being
Our mental health professionals are deeply committed to helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered. Your care team brings together experts across multiple disciplines to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care.
They include:
- Adult psychiatrists
- Child and adolescent psychiatrists
- Addiction medicine physicians
- Psychologists
- Licensed clinical social workers
- Psychiatric clinical nurses
- Substance abuse counselors
- Health educators
Learn more about the mental health care available to our members.
- Learn more about Kaiser Permanente.
- Learn about the virtual care options available.
- Learn about our specialty care available.
- Watch Care and Coverage at Kaiser Permanente made easy video (English).
- Watch Care and Coverage at Kaiser Permanente made easy video (Spanish).
- Watch Dr. Collier on Advanced Urgent care video.
- Watch Member Daniela S on Cancer video.