The COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) provided NC Medicaid beneficiaries continuous (ongoing) Medicaid health coverage.

 

With the passage of Omnibus Bill in December 2022, states are no longer required to maintain continuous Medicaid coverage beginning April 1, 2023.

 

This means states must start redetermining eligibility for all Medicaid beneficiaries.

 

North Carolina will begin the renewal (recertification) process for Medicaid beneficiaries April 1, 2023.

 

Recertifications will be completed over the next 12 months as beneficiaries are up for renewal.

 

After several years of continuous Medicaid coverage during the PHE, Medicaid recertification could result in a beneficiary’s termination or reduction of benefits. 

 

 

We Encourage you to do the following:

 

Update your contact information

You should make sure their local DSS has your current mailing address, phone number, email or other contact information.

 

Check your mail
The Local DSS will mail you a letter if you need to complete a renewal form to see if you still qualify for Medicaid.

 

Complete the renewal form (if you get one)
If you receive a renewal form, you should fill out the form and return it to DSS right away to help avoid a gap in your Medicaid coverage.

Resources

For questions about Medicaid eligibility, beneficiaries can find helpful information at their local DSS or on the NC Medicaid Beneficiary webpage.

If beneficiaries no longer qualify for Medicaid, they may qualify for health care coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.To learn more, go to HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325).

To learn more about other affordable health care options, beneficiaries can also visit the NC Navigator Consortium at ncnavigator.net/schedule-assistance.

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