A child could still be eligible for MIChild or some Michiganders who may be ineligible for one Medicaid program, could still obtain health benefits through another program.
Cross Medicaid renewals off your back-to-school checklist! Medicaid eligibility renewals began again in June after being paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. If your Medicaid benefits are due for renewal, don’t delay in returning your paperwork so your family isn’t at risk of losing coverage if they are still eligible.
“You can check your renewal month, update contact information and report household changes online or by calling your local MDHHS office,” said Meghan Groen, MDHHS Medicaid director. “If your paperwork is due, make sure to get it in as quickly as possible. Then it’s one less thing to worry about as you’re getting the kiddos ready to go back to school.”
MDHHS advises families to return any renewal paperwork they receive as quickly as possible, even if they believe they are no longer eligible for Medicaid. Some members of a household can obtain health care coverage even when others are not eligible. For example, a child may be eligible for MIChild, even if their parent is not eligible for other Medicaid programs. Or some Michiganders may have income that is over the income limit for one program and still be able to obtain health care benefits through another program.
MDHHS will assess a household’s eligibility for all Medicaid programs – not just for the programs in which an individual is currently enrolled, but also for each family member in the household. You can check your information at Michigan.gov/MIBridges.
The State of Michigan is committed to doing what it can to help Michiganders find quality, affordable health care coverage in light of the changes by the federal government.
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is working with MDHHS to help impacted Michiganders get affordable, comprehensive health insurance if they are determined to be no longer eligible for Medicaid. DIFS can answer questions about purchasing a health insurance plan. Call DIFS at 877-999-6442, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or visit Michigan.gov/StayCovered to learn more.
