Some Could Be Losing Medicaid Coverage

The entire world was different during the Covid-19 pandemic including enrollment provisions made for those who could not afford health care.

Medicaid provided continuous enrollment thanks to enhanced federal funding. With the health emergency now dwindling, the money for continuous Medicaid is also diminishing.

To navigate this change in health care the first thing you want to do is update your contact information with the state, such as, home address, phone number and your email. It is crucial the state has the correct contact information so they can contact you.

During the pandemic, the federal government provided critical health care support for families in the form of Medicaid through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Typically, it undergoes renewal or review of eligibility annually but As we are emerging from the pandemic states again are now reviewing eligibility. Many people could be at risk of losing coverage via Medicaid insurance.

Those who no longer qualify for the government sponsored health insurance will now need to shift to other forms of health insurance to make sure they are covered and those who do qualify must also pay attention to retain their coverage.

Some states have already started the dis-enrollment process. Each state is different.

Renew your coverage if you are eligible. If you find out, you no longer qualify there are other options.

For those who are employed they may be eligible for employer sponsored coverage.

For those who are unemployed there are marketplace options.

Each state has just one official marketplace for Medicaid, operated either by the state, the federal government, or both.

Kentucky’s site for Medicaid is kynect.ky.gov. You can also call kynect at 855-4kynect (855-459-6328).

If you no longer qualify for Medicaid you can click on this link for marketplace plans that may cover you: https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/what-marketplace-plans-cover/

Everyone has 30 days to fill out your Medicaid forms. If you do not fill out the form, the state will be able to remove you from Medicaid.

Anyone changing coverage will also need to check that their new insurance plans will still cover their doctors.
Source: WAVE