Reviewed 2026-05-03; sources retrieved 2026-05-02
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Losing Medicaid or CHIP coverage
What to check when Medicaid or CHIP coverage changes or ends.
Verify state notices first
State Medicaid and CHIP notices can include renewal, appeal, or transition steps. Keep the notice and verify dates before applying elsewhere.
Check Marketplace and state routing
HealthCare.gov or a state marketplace can explain Marketplace timing after Medicaid or CHIP loss. Use official routing before sharing contact information with any private site.
Separate loss from renewal or appeal
The guide asks whether the notice says coverage was lost, renewal is due, an appeal is pending, or the status is unknown because each status can change the next verification step.
Protect sensitive program details
Public v0 does not ask for Medicaid IDs, SSNs, medical conditions, prescriptions, or doctor lists. It keeps the result educational and links to official sources.
Sources
- HealthCare.gov: Special Enrollment Period Retrieved 2026-05-02; last checked 2026-05-02
- CMS: States by Marketplace Type for Plan Year 2026 Retrieved 2026-05-03; last checked 2026-05-03
- CMS / CCIIO: State-based Exchanges Retrieved 2026-05-03; last checked 2026-05-03