Unwinding from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: News & Updates

 

Overview

New federal rules require New York State to begin redetermining eligibility for public program enrollees in the Spring of 2023.  Enrollees in Medicaid, Child Health Plus (CHPlus) and the Essential Plan (EP) have not had to renew their health insurance since early 2020 due to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) continuous coverage requirements for these public programs, which were adopted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in March 2020.  However, the December 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act included new rules ending the continuous coverage requirements starting Spring 2023.   

Beginning in Spring 2023, renewal notices will be sent to enrollees in these programs based on their enrollment end dates.  Renewal notices will include the deadline to take action to renew their insurance or risk having a gap in coverage.  Deadlines will be based on the enrollees’ enrollment end dates and will range from June 30, 2023 through May 31, 2024.

In an effort to minimize the number of New Yorkers at risk of losing their Medicaid, CHPlus or EP coverage, New York State is working with partners, local districts and other stakeholders to inform New Yorkers about renewing their coverage and exploring other available health insurance options if they no longer qualify for Medicaid, CHPlus or EP. 

 

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