Resources for Medicaid/CHIP Renewals

The online site is meant to help beneficiaries, provider organizations, and state-level Medicaid agencies better understand how individuals and families can renew coverage from Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or find better options.  The outreach materials are tailored to reach different populations, including by state, for people in rural areas, and various racial and ethnic communities.  The site also explains key government actions taken to support Medicaid renewals and transitions, as many are losing coverage in the post-pandemic policy shift known as UnwindingSee Events below for an upcoming learning opportunity on January 24.

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