Governor John Bel Edwards urges Medicaid members to take action and check their eligibility status to avoid losing coverage in a public service announcement released earlier today. Eligibility reviews typically happen annually but were paused due to the COVID pandemic. Edwards says this will be an important and critical process for many Louisianans.
“We want every Louisianan who is eligible for Medicaid to keep their coverage.”
The massive outreach effort will cost $195.8 million. Medicaid eligibility reviews will begin in April but it will take up to 14 months to complete. Edward says renewal packets and information letters will be mailed to more than two million members – who should reply right away.
“If you don’t reply, you could lose your coverage even if you are eligible. To make sure you don’t miss your letter, please provide Medicaid with your current contact information.”
The process is expected to continue into the next fiscal year with an $89.2 million budget. Edward says this is a top priority for his administration and LDH and they will do everything they can to remove practical barriers and meet members where they are.
“There are several easy ways to update your contact information. Please don’t wait. Make sure you have a plan to stay covered. Keep your health. Keep your coverage.”
LDH estimates more than 300,00 people will be taken off of Medicaid during the re-eligibility process. Visit Louisianaradionetwork.com to view resources on where to update contact information.
LDH update contact information resources:
www.healthy.la.gov
www.Mymedicaid.la.gov
88b-342-6207
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