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Over 480,000 People Have Lost Medicaid in Virginia. Here's How to Keep Your Coverage

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Key Takeaways:

  • Over 480,000 individuals in Virginia have lost Medicaid coverage since the end of the public health emergency, often due to missed deadlines or not keeping in contact with Medicaid.
  • Many who lost coverage may still qualify for Virginia Medicaid if they update their contact information and reapply in time.
  • It's crucial to keep your contact details (phone number, mailing address, etc.) current and respond to any renewal packets within 30 days to maintain your Medicaid coverage in Virginia.

Since the end of the public health emergency, many Virginians have unexpectedly lost their Medicaid coverage due to the reinstatement of annual eligibility checks.

Over 480,000 individuals have been disenrolled, often because they missed essential deadlines or failed to update their contact information with the Medicaid office.

This blog will explore the reasons behind the loss of coverage, how to check your Medicaid status, and the steps you can take to reapply or maintain your coverage in Virginia.

Since the end of the public health emergency, many Virginians have unexpectedly lost their Medicaid coverage due to the reinstatement of annual eligibility checks.

Over 480,000 individuals have been disenrolled, often because they missed essential deadlines or failed to update their contact information with the Medicaid office.

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This blog will explore the reasons behind the loss of coverage, how to check your Medicaid status, and the steps you can take to reapply or maintain your coverage in Virginia.

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Why Are People Losing Virginia Medicaid Coverage?

How Can I Check My Virginia Medicaid Status?

Who Is Eligible for Virginia Medicaid?

How Do I Apply for Virginia Medicaid?

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Why Are People Losing Virginia Medicaid Coverage?

During the public health emergency (PHE), Medicaid disenrollment was paused nationwide, and Medicaid beneficiaries didn't have to prove their eligibility each year. When the PHE ended last year, the disenrollment pause ended as well, causing millions of people to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage.

As of August, over 480,000 individuals in Virginia have lost their health care coverage. Loss of coverage may have been due to individuals' income exceeding Virginia Medicaid's income limits, individuals losing contact with their Virginia Medicaid office when changing addresses, or individuals missing Medicaid application deadlines.

Over half of the people disenrolled from Virginia Medicaid lost coverage due to loss of contact with Medicaid or missing deadlines, so they may still qualify for coverage.

During the public health emergency (PHE), Medicaid disenrollment was paused nationwide, and Medicaid beneficiaries didn't have to prove their eligibility each year. When the PHE ended last year, the disenrollment pause ended as well, causing millions of people to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage.

As of August, over 480,000 individuals in Virginia have lost their health care coverage. Loss of coverage may have been due to individuals' income exceeding Virginia Medicaid's income limits, individuals losing contact with their Virginia Medicaid office when changing addresses, or individuals missing Medicaid application deadlines.

Over half of the people disenrolled from Virginia Medicaid lost coverage due to loss of contact with Medicaid or missing deadlines, so they may still qualify for coverage.

How Can I Check My Virginia Medicaid Status?

If you’ve lost Virginia Medicaid coverage, you should receive a letter at the address listed under your Medicaid plan. You may also receive a renewal package in the mail to determine your current eligibility.

If you haven't received a letter or have changed addresses, you can check your Virginia Medicaid status online with your Medicaid ID. You can also call your local Virginia Medicaid office to find out if you're still covered.

Who Is Eligible for Virginia Medicaid?

Virginia Medicaid's eligibility requirements include 1 or a combination of the following:

  • Must be a resident of the state of Virginia.
  • Must be a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien.
  • Must need health care / insurance assistance.
  • Must be low-income or very low-income.
  • Must be pregnant.
  • Must be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger.
  • Must be between 19 and 64 and not enrolled in Medicare.
  • Must be blind.
  • Must have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability.
  • Must be 65 years of age or older.

You can check updated eligibility guidelines on the Cover Virginia website.

How Do I Apply for Virginia Medicaid?

To apply for Virginia Medicaid, visit the Commonwealth of Virginia website. You can also call the Virginia Medicaid office at 855-635-4370 or apply in person at your local Medicaid office.

It's essential that you consistently keep your contact information (home or mailing address, phone number, email, etc.) updated with your Virginia Medicaid office. If you've received a renewal packet in the mail, it's also imperative that you reapply within 30 days. Your Medicaid coverage will end if you don't submit the renewal packet in this timeframe.

If you have already lost Virginia Medicaid coverage, you can reapply or file an appeal to redetermine your coverage on the state’s Medicaid website.

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Mica has been at Aeroflow for over six years. He brings creativity to a sometimes stagnant and complacent industry and tries his best to uncomplicate the complex world of Insurance. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and holds a Bachelor’s degree in English. In addition to his daily responsibilities as Vice President of Aeroflow Urology, he’s contributed to numerous articles for online journals regarding senior care, incontinence, and navigating insurance benefits. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to live music, visiting breweries, and traveling the world with his wife.

About the Author

Marlee Septak is the Editorial Lead at Aeroflow Urology and was a past Content Writer for Aeroflow Diabetes. She brings a deep understanding of incontinence and health conditions associated with it to her writing. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago and holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Marlee has contributed to various magazines and blogs, including Borgen Magazine, Echo Magazine, Chicago Ideas Week, Assuaged, and Peaceful Dumpling. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and just sitting down with a good book.

References

Blake, S. (2024, August 20). Nearly 500,000 People Kicked Off Medicaid. Newsweek; Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/nearly-500000-people-kicked-off-medicaid-virginia-1942095

‌Our Programs. (n.d.). Cover Virginia. https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/our-programs

‌Welcome to Benefits.gov | Benefits.gov. (n.d.). www.benefits.gov. https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1643

‌Virginia CommonHelp. (n.d.). Commonhelp.virginia.gov. https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/

Disclaimer

Information provided on the Aeroflow Urology blog is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or care from a healthcare professional. Aeroflow recommends consulting your healthcare provider if you are experiencing medical issues relating to incontinence.

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