When COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency in January 2020, people who were enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were automatically renewed each year for benefits without having to go through an eligibility review.
The rule was lifted in April 2023, leaving
between 500,000 to 700,000 people in Texas at risk of losing coverage. The redetermination period as known as Medicaid unwinding.
Want to know more about Medicaid unwinding? GoodRx can help.
To learn more about the Medicaid Unwinding period and to find ways to save on health care costs, visit goodrx.com.
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By: Michelle Martin, for GoodRx
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Here’s a look at the changes ahead and how GoodRx, a trusted source of information, can help with navigating the process.
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Medicare coverage may be at risk for crucial for individuals who heavily rely on this program for their healthcare needs.
When will renewals happen?
Why the change to Medicaid?
With the conclusion of the COVID-19 health emergency, Medicare coverage may be impacted as the annual renewal process resumes, mirroring pre-pandemic protocols.
Who’s eligible for Medicaid?
Medicare coverage eligibility is determined by factors such as income and family size, with consideration given to disabilities or other qualifying conditions. Additionally, low-income children and pregnant women are always eligible for Medicare coverage.
Who’s most likely to lose coverage?
Take steps to assist in avoiding loss of coverage by following these steps.
Get help with navigating health and prescription care if you lose coverage.
If you lose coverage, GoodRx has partnered with Stride Health to let people compare prices and options such as the following:
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Important to follow the steps
If denied and have questions
A lapse in coverage isn’t a lapse in health.
GoodRx is the easiest place to find:
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Everyone’s renewal date is different
Look for a yellow envelope
Pregnant women who have had their baby
Kids who have turned 19
Family incomes that have changed
Call 877-541-7905
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Employer-based insurance
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Spouse or domestic partner’s plans
Medication discounts
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Telehealth
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Finding coverage
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Online at YourTexasBenefits.com
Your Texas Benefits app
Call 877-541-7905
TTY: 211
Learn more at staycoveredtx.org
4 out of 5 people who lost coverage didn’t return the forms
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