Get Your Medicaid Coverage Reinstated

⚠Why This Happens

🎯What To Do Right Now

1. 1

   Read the termination notice carefully — note the appeal deadline

   Your termination notice states the reason for termination and your appeal rights. The critical deadline is 90 days from the termination date to appeal. BUT if you appeal within 10 days of the notice, you may get 'aid pending appeal' — continued coverage while your case is reviewed.

   ~Immediate — read notice same day received
2. 2

   Request 'aid pending appeal' if you appeal within 10 days

   If you file an appeal request within 10 days of the termination notice, you can request continuation of Medicaid benefits while the appeal is pending. This is a critical option — file immediately if you're within the 10-day window.

   ~Must be done within 10 days of notice
3. 3

   Contact your state Medicaid agency to understand why coverage was terminated

   Call the Medicaid office or log in to your state's benefits portal. Ask specifically: 'Why was my Medicaid terminated and what do I need to provide to resolve this?' Get the specific documentation needed.

   ~Same day
4. 4

   File an appeal or request for reconsideration

   File an appeal in writing to your state Medicaid agency. Include your explanation and any supporting documents. You can appeal by phone, mail, fax, or in person depending on your state.

   ~Within 10 days (for aid pending) or 90 days
5. 5

   If income-based termination: update your income information

   If your income changed, update your information with the Medicaid office. If your income is still within eligibility, provide proof of current income. If over the limit, explore Marketplace insurance at healthcare.gov.

   ~1-3 days to gather documents
6. 6

   If address issue: update contact information immediately

   Update your mailing address and email with your state Medicaid office, AND with the Social Security Administration and any other agencies that may share data with Medicaid.

   ~Same day

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📝Appeal Template

Date: [DATE]

To: [State] Medicaid Agency — Appeals Division
Re: Appeal of Medicaid Termination — Case #[CASE NUMBER] — [YOUR FULL NAME]

Dear Appeals Division,

I am writing to appeal the termination of my Medicaid coverage, effective [DATE], as stated in the notice I received on [DATE].

I am appealing because: [Clearly state your reason — e.g., 'I believe I still qualify because my income is $[AMOUNT]/month for a household of [SIZE], which is below the [State] Medicaid income limit of [LIMIT].' OR 'I never received the renewal notice — my address was incorrect in your system.' OR 'I returned the renewal paperwork on [DATE] as confirmed by [method].'

[I am requesting that my Medicaid coverage continue during the appeal review period ('aid pending appeal'), as I am filing within 10 days of the termination notice.]

Enclosed: [proof of income, household documentation, updated address confirmation, return receipt for any submitted paperwork]

I respectfully request a hearing if my appeal cannot be approved based on this documentation alone.

[YOUR NAME]
[DATE OF BIRTH]
[CASE/MEDICAID ID NUMBER]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]

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