Lifting of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

The Public Health Emergency is ending. 

What do I need to know?

1.      Your Medicaid office needs your current contact information.

Many important notices are being mailed out, so to be sure you get the information you need, make sure that your contact information is up to date. Contact information can be updated by phone, online and in person. Your ClaimAid advocate can assist you with ensuring all your contact information is up to date with your state Medicaid office.

2.      You may need to provide information to keep your state health coverage.

Since 2020, state Medicaid offices have not required members to provide any proof of income or other information to keep coverage. Beginning March 2023, states are now requesting information such as income to determine if members are still eligible for coverage. Your ClaimAid advocate has the tools to assist you in getting and turning in this information.

3.     You could lose your state health coverage if you do not respond to notices from the state Medicaid office.

If the state Medicaid office does not receive requested forms or verifications, or if mail is returned to the office, your state health coverage could close. Your ClaimAid advocate can assist you with responding to the notices you get from the state Medicaid office and can assist you with getting your coverage reopened if you still qualify.

4.      There are options if you lose state health coverage.

Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) are available for employer-based health insurance, Marketplace insurance and Medicare if you lose state health coverage. Your ClaimAid advocate can help you determine what options are right for you and can assist you with applying for Marketplace coverage

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