Medicaid Redetermination and Your Coverage Options
Will you lose Medicaid coverage in 2023 because of redetermination?
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What is Medicaid Redetermination?
Medicaid redetermination, also called Medicaid renewal, is how your state verifies if you still qualify for Medicaid. During COVID-19 public health emergency, renewals were put on hold to ensure access to healthcare. After May 11, 2023, states have returned to the normal process of checking Medicaid eligibility. In the coming months, you may need to go through your state’s Medicaid renewal process.Get Ready for Medicaid Renewal
The state may send you a Medicaid renewal letter , so there’s a few things you can do to prepare:
Ensure the state has your current mailing address, phone number, and email
Check your mail and email
Fill out and return your renewal form
If you don’t qualify for Medicaid, you may have other health coverage options.
Other Coverage Options
Losing Medicaid can qualify you for a special enrollment period. Your other coverage options may include:
A health plan through ACA Marketplace could cost as little as $10 per month . Furthermore, these health insurance plans can cover prescription drugs, doctor visits, urgent care, hospital visits, and more. Shop Marketplace plans .
Medicare usually covers people aged 65 and older. However, it also covers people younger than 65 who have a permanent disability. For example, end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Find the right Medicare plan at Senior Healthcare Direct. Call 1-833-463-3262, TTY 711 or get your quote.
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