Learn how to renew your Medicaid coverage, update your contact information, report changes and what to do if you are no longer eligible for Medicaid.
Renewing Your Coverage
Your Medicaid coverage is subject to renewal every 12 months. When you renew, also known as reapplying, redetermination, or recertification, Medicaid checks your income to be sure you are still eligible. Certain Medicaid programs check your assets too.
- We will contact you when it is time for you to renew. You will get a notice in the mail or in your online account if you are paperless. You will have 60 days to respond. Renew by the deadline so you do not lose your coverage.
- Most people will renew through Maryland Health Connection. You will renew through the Department of Human Services if you are aged 65+, blind or disabled or are in a Home and Community-Based Service program.
- We may be able to auto renew your Medicaid coverage. You will get a notice to let you know if we do. There is no paperwork for you to fill out and send in when we auto renew you. This is because we were able to verify your eligibility using other sources.
Always Keep Your Contact Information Up to Date
A lot can change in a year, like your contact information. Update a change of address, phone number or email right away so you keep getting important information about your Medicaid coverage.
How to Renew Coverage or Update your Contact Information
With the Maryland Health Connection
With the Department of Human Services (DHS)
Report Changes
Report a change in your income or household within 10 days. You may lose your coverage if you do not. Changes you need to report include:
- Getting married or divorced
- Getting pregnant
- Having a child, adopting a child, or placing a child for adoption or in foster care
- Certain changes in income
- Certain changes in resources for age 65+, blind or disabled
- Moving to or from Maryland, and moves within the state
- Having a change in disability status
- Gaining or losing a dependent
- Change in tax-filing status
- Change of citizenship or immigration status
- Incarceration or release from incarceration
- Change in status as an American Indian/Alaska Native or tribal status
If you are not sure if you should report a change, call the Maryland Health Connection at 1-800-642-8572 or the Department of Human Services at 1-800-332-6347 for help.
No Longer Eligible for Medicaid
Low-cost health insurance options are available if you are no longer eligible for Medicaid. You can enroll through
Maryland Health Connection within 60 days of losing your coverage.
