Largo, MD — April 8, 2026 — Assistance is on the way for families in Prince George’s County who are juggling work, caregiving, and rising costs, and the stress of losing access to health insurance coverage. For many families, the challenge with health insurance isn’t eligibility—it’s navigating a complicated system without support.

A new $95,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States will help to ease this burden for many families.

The funding will strengthen The Arc Prince George’s County’s Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) by expanding hands-on assistance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, underserved populations, and seniors to ensure they receive the public benefits for which they are eligible. Each year, the BEC helps secure between $1.5 and $2 million in benefits for Prince George’s County families—resources that might otherwise go unclaimed.

Through one-on-one guidance, education, and advocacy, the BEC ensures participants not only enroll in benefits but understand and maintain them. The grant from Kaiser Permanente will allow The Arc to broaden outreach, increase staffing capacity, and continue delivering culturally responsive support throughout the county.

“This support is truly transformational for the people we serve,” said Melonee Clark, Division Director of Education and Community Engagement at The Arc Prince George’s County. “Behind every enrollment is a real person—a parent trying to keep their child covered, a caregiver seeking stability, or an individual advocating for their own independence. Kaiser Permanente’s partnership allows us to show up for our community with compassion, expertise, and the time it takes to make sure no one is navigating these systems alone.”

By addressing barriers to benefits access, The Arc’s Benefits Enrollment Center helps improve health outcomes, reduce financial stress, and advance equity for people who too often fall through the cracks.

“At Kaiser Permanente, part of our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. For many the inability to access health insurance coverage and other essential benefits can be real barriers to good health and wellbeing. To help address this, we are proud to award grants that expand access to health resources and other supportive benefits in the greater Maryland community,” said Ondrea McIntyre-Hall, Senior Director of Community Health at Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States. “Supporting programs like The Arc’s Benefit Enrollment Center ensures that more families in our community can access the benefits and care they deserve.”

About The Arc of Prince George’s County — 75 Years
In 2027, The Arc of Prince George’s County marks 75 years of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families honoring the people, progress, and persistence that have shaped our work since 1951. The Arc Prince George’s County legacy and commitment is showing what equity and inclusion looks like in real life by celebrating where we’ve been, recognizing the community that made it possible, and reaffirming our belief that everyone deserves dignity, opportunity, and belonging.