An important deadline is looming for millions of Pennsylvania residents who get health insurance through Medicaid.
By Brian C. Rittmeyer, The Tribune-Review
Arkoosh said those attending could help spread the word so those eligible to receive Medicaid can remain enrolled. “By completing a renewal and submitting it, we can figure out if you still qualify to get your health care through Medicaid,” she said. “And if you don’t, we will automatically and securely connect you to other sources of coverage.”
Of more than 20,000 people already enrolled after losing Medicaid coverage, Angelo said about half are paying $50 per month, while one in five is paying less than $1 per month for a $500-per-month plan. Those who think they may no longer be eligible because of a change in circumstances, such as a job with better pay but no health insurance, still should submit a packet, Arkoosh said.
But even if residents find themselves no longer eligible for Medicaid, there is another way to keep coverage. Arkoosh said 3.5 million Pennsylvanians get health care through Medicaid and are at risk of losing it or having a gap in coverage.“Nobody is going to lose their health insurance automatically,” she said. “Every single person will be given an opportunity to submit their information and make sure that they still qualify, and if they don’t still qualify, we have a plan for that, too.”
Angelo said it’s done through a tax credit only available through Pennie, where monthly payments are based on income.
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