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Programs in Maryland
Maryland programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Maryland Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary payments to eligible people who lost work through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
Maryland Department of Labor
Family and Medical Leave Insurance
FAMLI will provide eligible workers paid leave for qualifying family and medical needs starting in 2028.
Maryland Department of Labor
Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation provides benefits for employees with work-related injuries or illnesses.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaper
Maryland Department of Health
Maryland Vital Records
Vital Records issues certified Maryland birth and death certificates and other vital records.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Maryland Driver's License
The MVA issues and renews Maryland driver's licenses.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Maryland Identification Card
The MVA issues Maryland identification cards to residents who need state photo identification.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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