Eligibility checks for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will resume in many states today.
To determine whether you and your loved ones qualify for both programs, states will use data they currently have on file. A renewal letter will be mailed to you if your state requires further information from you before making a coverage determination. In this article, we will outline the procedures that must be followed during this renewal process.
Procedures for Renewing Medicaid
Initially, you should check and see if your contact information has to be changed. Verify that your state has your current contact information, including a current mailing address, phone number, and email address. That information will be used to get in touch with you regarding your Medicaid or CHIP benefits.
In addition, keep an eye on the mail since the state will send you a letter detailing your insurance. This renewal letter will let you know whether extra information is needed to establish Medicaid or CHIP eligibility.
Last but not least, if you don’t want a lapse in coverage, you should fill out that renewal form and send it back to your state as soon as you can.
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Medicaid And Chip Recipients Who Lost Eligibility
If you qualify for financial assistance, you may be able to purchase health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Marketplace strategies are:
- It is possible to obtain plans for less than $10 per month for 80% of enrollees.
- Plans often include coverage for prescription drugs, regular doctor visits, urgent care, hospitalization, and more.
If you have questions about renewing your Medicaid or CHIP coverage, you can contact the Medicaid office in your state. Please find below a list of links to state contacts.
Information on Marketplace health insurance can be obtained by calling the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. Dial 1-855-889-4325 for TTY assistance.
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