Staying covered if you lose Medicaid or CHIP
For the past few years, states had to continue your coverage in Medicaid (and in some cases the Childrenâs Health Insurance Program (CHIP)), even if your income or other factors changed that would typically make you ineligible.
States are now returning to normal operations, so your state will start checking eligibility for these programs again. Your state will reach out to you if they need more information to check if you're still eligible to keep your coverage. You can prepare by updating your contact information with your state and checking your mail for a letter from your state. Complete and submit any forms your state asks for right away.
If your state finds that your household income is too high or other changes make you ineligible, you may lose your Medicaid or CHIP coverage.
The Marketplace may contact you. When you lose Medicaid or CHIP coverage, your state securely sends your contact information to the Marketplace. Weâll use it to mail you a letter about Marketplace coverage. We may also follow up with you by phone, text, or email, if you gave that contact information to your state. You donât need to wait for us to contact you to apply for coverage.
Apply for Marketplace coverage right away
- You may be able to get low-cost, quality health coverage through theÂ