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The US Department of Health and Human Services has officially put an end to the Public Health Emergency that was triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. This means individuals who were protected for the past three years during the pandemic can now be kicked off their Medicaid plan.
As of April 1, 2023, the State of Pennsylvania requires all Medicaid recipients to go through a renewal process to check if they can continue receiving coverage. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, there are four ways to complete and submit your renewal application: by mail, online, by telephone, and in person.
Resources: Medical Assistance and CHIP Renewals (pa.gov)
Learn more below!
The End of the COVID-19 Emergency: Implications for Medicaid Coverage
As the national public health emergency related to COVID-19 ended, it’s essential to understand the impact of this development on Medicaid recipients. The emergency designation provided a safety net, ensuring that individuals on Medicaid could retain their coverage even if their circumstances changed.
With the end of the emergency, it’s crucial for Medicaid beneficiaries to take proactive steps to maintain their medical insurance coverage.
Ensuring Continuity of Medicaid Coverage
According to the hhs.gov,
“Certain Medicare and Medicaid waivers and broad flexibilities for health care providers are no longer necessary and will end. During the COVID-19 PHE, CMS used a combination of emergency authority waivers, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance to ensure and expand access to care and to give health care providers the flexibilities needed to help keep people safe. States, hospitals, nursing homes, and others are currently operating under hundreds of these waivers that affect care delivery and payment and that are integrated into patient care and provider systems. Many of these waivers and flexibilities were necessary to expand facility capacity for the health care system and to allow the health care system to weather the heightened strain created by COVID-19; given the current state of COVID-19, this excess capacity is no longer necessary.
For Medicaid, some additional COVID-19 PHE waivers and flexibilities will end on May 11, while others will remain in place for six months following the end of the COVID-19 PHE. But many of the Medicaid waivers and flexibilities, including those that support home and community-based services, are available for states to continue beyond the COVID-19 PHE, if they choose to do so. For example, states have used COVID-19 PHE-related flexibilities to increase the number of individuals served under a waiver, expand provider qualifications, and other flexibilities. Many ofthese options may be extended beyond the COVID-19 PHE. To learn more, visit CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency-PDF”
With the public health emergency no longer in effect, it’s important for individuals to update their information and renew their Medicaid coverage promptly.
To make sure you keep your Medicaid insurance:
If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, the state also offers free and low cost health insurance options at www.pennie.com or chipcoverspakids.com if you have kids under age 19.
Help is available:
- pa.gov and COMPASS
- State DHS: Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services at 1-877-395-8930 or 1-215-560-7226 for further assistance.
- Pennsylvania Health Action Network: Reach out to the Pennsylvania Health Action Network helpline at 877-570-3642 or email helpline@pahealthaccess.org for additional support.
- 311 in Philadelphia
Call AmeriBest at 1800-HOMECARE so we could help you navigate the process.
Exploring Health Insurance Alternatives
While some individuals will continue to be eligible for Medicaid, others may no longer meet the requirements. In such cases, it becomes necessary to explore alternative options for medical insurance coverage. Pennsylvania offers free and low-cost health insurance alternatives that can be accessed through the state’s Pennie marketplace. If you have children under the age of 19, you can also explore coverage options at CHIP.
AmeriBest Home Care Is Here for You
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency affects many Medicaid recipients. It’s crucial for individuals to take the necessary steps to maintain their medical insurance coverage. By promptly updating information, renewing coverage, and exploring alternative options if needed, Medicaid beneficiaries can ensure continuity of care and peace of mind regarding their health coverage.
Remember to seek assistance from the available resources to navigate this process effectively. Act today to secure your Medicaid coverage and stay protected in these changing times.
Call AmeriBest at 1800-HOMECARE and talk to us! We are here to help.
As of May 11, 2023, The US Department of Health and Human Services has officially put an end to the Public Health Emergency that was triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. This means, individuals who were protected for the past three years during the pandemic can now be kicked off their Medicaid plan.
As of April 1, 2023, The State of Pennsylvania requires all Medicaid recipients to go through a renewal process to check if they can continue receiving coverage. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, there are 4 ways to complete and submit your renewal application: by mail, online, by telephone, and in-person.
Resources: Medical Assistance and CHIP Renewals (pa.gov)
Read more below.
The End of the COVID-19 Emergency: Implications for Medicaid Coverage
As the national public health emergency related to COVID-19 ended, it’s essential to understand the impact of this development on Medicaid recipients. The emergency designation provided a safety net, ensuring that individuals on Medicaid could retain their coverage even if their circumstances changed.
With the end of the emergency, it’s crucial for Medicaid beneficiaries to take proactive steps to maintain their medical insurance coverage.
Ensuring Continuity of Medicaid Coverage
According to the hhs.gov,
“Certain Medicare and Medicaid waivers and broad flexibilities for health care providers are no longer necessary and will end. During the COVID-19 PHE, CMS used a combination of emergency authority waivers, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance to ensure and expand access to care and to give health care providers the flexibilities needed to help keep people safe. States, hospitals, nursing homes, and others are currently operating under hundreds of these waivers that affect care delivery and payment and that are integrated into patient care and provider systems. Many of these waivers and flexibilities were necessary to expand facility capacity for the health care system and to allow the health care system to weather the heightened strain created by COVID-19; given the current state of COVID-19, this excess capacity is no longer necessary.
For Medicaid, some additional COVID-19 PHE waivers and flexibilities will end on May 11, while others will remain in place for six months following the end of the COVID-19 PHE. But many of the Medicaid waivers and flexibilities, including those that support home and community-based services, are available for states to continue beyond the COVID-19 PHE, if they choose to do so. For example, states have used COVID-19 PHE-related flexibilities to increase the number of individuals served under a waiver, expand provider qualifications, and other flexibilities. Many of these options may be extended beyond the COVID-19 PHE. To learn more, visit CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – PDF”
With the public health emergency no longer in effect, it’s important for individuals to update their information and renew their Medicaid coverage promptly.
To make sure you keep your Medicaid insurance:
- Update your information in COMPASS or call 1-877-395-8930 or 1-215-560-7226 for help.
- 3 ways to renew:
- Look for your renewal forms in the mail and complete them.
- OR complete your renewal in COMPASS.
- OR call 1-866-550-4355 to renew by phone.
If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, the state also offers free and low cost health insurance options at www.pennie.com or chipcoverspakids.com if you have kids under age 19.
Help is available:
-
- pa.gov and COMPASS
- State DHS: Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services at 1-877-395-8930 or 1-215-560-7226 for further assistance.
- Pennsylvania Health Action Network: Reach out to the Pennsylvania Health Action Network helpline at 877-570-3642 or email helpline@pahealthaccess.org for additional support.
- 311 in Philadelphia
- Call AmeriBest at 1800-HOMECARE so we could help you navigate the process.
Exploring Health Insurance Alternatives
While some individuals will continue to be eligible for Medicaid, others may no longer meet the requirements. In such cases, it becomes necessary to explore alternative options for medical insurance coverage. Pennsylvania offers free and low-cost health insurance alternatives that can be accessed through the state’s Pennie marketplace. If you have children under the age of 19, you can also explore coverage options at CHIP.
AmeriBest Home Care Is Here for You
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency has already affected many Medicaid recipients. It’s crucial for individuals to take the necessary steps to maintain their medical insurance coverage. By promptly updating information, renewing coverage, and exploring alternative options if needed, Medicaid beneficiaries can ensure continuity of care and peace of mind regarding their health coverage.
Remember to seek assistance from the available resources to navigate this process effectively. Act today to secure your Medicaid coverage and stay protected in these changing times.
Call AmeriBest at 1800-HOMECARE and talk to us! We are here to help.