If you've been asked to renew your Medicaid eligibility, you may be asking, what should I do next? We're here to help. Let's go over what you can do to stay covered.
You may not be sure if your Medicaid coverage is changing. If it is, one thing is sure — having health insurance is important to help protect you, your family and your health. Read on to check your Medicaid status and find other coverage options if you need a new plan.
Medicaid redetermination is also called Medicaid renewal or Medicaid recertification. It all means the same thing. It’s when people on Medicaid are asked to show they still qualify to get Medicaid in their state.
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Some people on Medicaid may have already learned that they need to renew their Medicaid. Others may likely get a notification and may need to take action soon. Wondering what that may mean for you? Here are answers to some questions you may have.
Some people on Medicaid may have already learned that they need to renew their Medicaid. Others may likely get a notification and may need to take action soon. Wondering what that may mean for you? Here are answers to some questions you may have.
Here's what you can do:
The exact date of your Medicaid eligibility renewal depends on your state.
State Medicaid agencies were able to start renewal process as of February 1, 2023. For people who are no longer eligible, states can end enrollment starting April 1, 2023.
Some facts to know:
It’s important to be aware that scams about Medicaid renewal are on the rise. These scams may target people with Medicaid and ask them to pay money to renew or keep their health plan coverage. Your state Medicaid agency and health plan representatives will be in contact with you during the renewal process, but you should never be asked to pay money to keep your coverage.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic created a public health emergency (PHE). During this time, people on Medicaid were not required to renew their Medicaid plan.
Now, new laws are in place and State Medicaid agencies were able to start the Medicaid renewal process on February 1, 2023, even while the PHE is still in effect.
States can end Medicaid coverage for people who are no longer eligible starting April 1, 2023.
If you have Medicaid benefits, you may need to take action.
If you find out you're no longer eligible for Medicaid, there are ways to stay covered with a new health plan. That's because losing Medicaid or other health coverage is called a qualifying life event. When that happens, it means you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. That means you can choose a new plan right away.
One thing to know: the Special Enrollment Period won't last forever. Check with your state to find out when your Special Enrollment Period ends.
In some cases, you may be helping another person with their Medicaid renewal – whether that’s your child or a family member or friend.
You can help your child or another person with Medicaid renewal by taking the following steps. Note: you may be asked to show that you are a legal guardian or authorized representative to complete an enrollment application for another person.
In some states, children who lose their Medicaid may be eligible for Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or other programs.
