{"id":8305,"date":"2023-04-07T01:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T01:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=8305"},"modified":"2025-01-17T16:40:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T16:40:52","slug":"about-to-lose-your-medicaid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/health-insurance\/about-to-lose-your-medicaid\/","title":{"rendered":"About to Lose Your Medicaid? Here\u2019s How to Remain Covered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That\u2019s the reality facing millions of Americans who have been using Medicaid for their healthcare during the Public Health Emergency known as COVID. It\u2019s estimated that 1 in 6 people who use this public health insurance program for people or families with limited incomes and resources will soon lose their coverage unless they enroll in a new plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably wondering why this is happening and what you can do to make sure you have the health insurance<\/a> you and your family needs, so let\u2019s dive in and learn how you can stay covered regardless of the upcoming changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The End of COVID Medicaid Continuous Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the government\u2019s response during 2020-2022, it suspended normal procedures to sort through Medicaid lists and remove ineligible recipients. As a result, Medicaid\u2019s roster grew to nearly 5 million people \u2013 many of which did not even know they had been auto-enrolled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, federal and state governments are reinstating procedures to check the eligibility status of those on Medicaid<\/a>, which means not everyone will still qualify. To continue receiving healthcare benefits, everyone needs to submit current information (like income and household size).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am I Going to Lose My Medicaid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It depends on your unique circumstances. If you still qualify for Medicaid you will need to enroll again to apply.  It won\u2019t be automatically done for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mainly, if you\u2019ve had changes in your life since having Medicaid during the Public Health Emergency, you may be at risk for losing your coverage. If they haven\u2019t already, the Medicaid administrator for your state will send you a questionnaire via text, email, or paper mail to for you to answer determining factors like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n