What CNF Families Need To Know About Medicaid Unwinding
Although the COVID-19 public health emergency is ongoing, some protections are being removed. For our CNF community, one of the most important upcoming changes is an end to the continuous enrollment process of Medicaid. We have developed this resource guide to help you understand the process and crucial next steps.
Why does the unwinding of Medicaid matter?
As part of the COVID-19 public health emergency, state Medicaid programs were not allowed to conduct the typical annual redetermination process for beneficiaries. This meant that state Medicaid programs could not remove anyone from their rolls. Because of how this policy was written, states can initiate the first Medicaid redeterminations as early as February 1, 2023 (with terminations beginning in April 2023).
This means that if your child and/or your family are enrolled in Medicaid, you could lose coverage if you don’t take action.
The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that as many as 15 million people will be disenrolled, including 6.8 million who will likely still be eligible.
How do I prevent a loss in Medicaid coverage?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urges individuals to prepare for the renewal process by following the steps below:
- Update your contact information. Medicaid.gov provides links to state Medicaid agencies. Make sure your mailing address, phone number, email, and other contact information are current.
- Check your mail. State Medicaid agencies will mail letters about coverage to let you know if you need to complete a renewal form to see if you still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP.
- Complete your renewal form. If you receive a renewal form, complete and return it immediately to help avoid a gap in coverage.
I am a consumer. Where can I find additional resources?
- Medicaid.gov offers a guide for consumers that outlines the steps to take to help prepare for the unwinding and provides links to state-specific information.
- The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute Center for Children and Families has created a page dedicated to Unwinding Resources
I am a state agency. Where can I find additional resources?
- Medicaid.gov offers resources for states related to the unwinding process, including specific guidance, waivers, reporting requirements/forms, tools and templates, and communication toolkits in multiple languages.
- The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute Center for Children and Families offers state-specific renewal flyers and a communications toolkit for states.
I am a healthcare provider. Where can I find additional resources?
- Healthcare providers can share this gov graphic with patients.
- The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute Center for Children and Families offers resources for pediatricians and pediatric practices and family physicians, and family practitioners
Downloadable Resources


If you have lost Medicaid, reference your state’s healthcare exchange below:
Alabama
Alabama residents can enroll using healthcare.gov
Alaska
Alaska residents can enroll using healthcare.gov
Arizona
Arizona residents can enroll using healthcare.gov
Arkansas
Arkansas residents can enroll using MyARInsurance.gov
California
California residents can enroll using CoveredCA.com
Colorado
Colorado residents can enroll using ConnectForHealthCO.com
Connecticut
Connecticut residents can enroll using AccessHealthCT.com
Delaware
Delaware residents can enroll using healthcare.gov
DC
DC residents can enroll using DCHealthLink.com
Florida
Florida residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Georgia
Georgia residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Hawaii
Hawaii residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Idaho
Idaho residents can enroll using YourHealthIdaho.org
Illinois
Illinois residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Indiana
Indiana residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Iowa
Iowa residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Kansas
Kansas residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Kentucky
Kentucky residents can enroll using KYnect.KY.gov
Louisiana
Louisiana residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Maine
Maine residents can enroll using CoverME.gov
Maryland
Maryland residents can enroll using Marylandheatlhconnection.gov
Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents can enroll using MAHealthConnector.org
Michigan
Michigan residents can enroll using Healthcare.gov
Minnesota
Minnesota residents can enroll using MNsure.org
Mississippi
Mississippi residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Missouri
Missouri residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Montana
Montana residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Nebraska
Nebraska residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Nevada
Nevada residents can enroll using NevadaHealthLink.com
New Hampshire
New Hampshire  residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
New Jersey
New Jersey residents can enroll using GetCoveredNJ
New Mexico
New Mexico residents can enroll using BeWellNM.com
New York
New York residents can enroll using NYStateofHealth.ny.gov
North Carolina
North Carolina residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
North Dakota
North Dakota residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Ohio
Ohio residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Oklahoma
Oklahoma residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Oregon
Oregon residents can enroll using HealthCare.Oregon.gov
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents can enroll using Pennie.com
Rhode Island
Rhode Island  residents can enroll using HealthSourceRI.com
South Carolina
South Carolina residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
South Dakota
South Dakota residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Tennessee
Tennessee residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Texas
Texas residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Utah
Utah residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Vermont
Vermont residents can enroll using Portal.HealthConnect.Vermont.gov
Virginia
Virginia residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Washington
Washington residents can enroll using WAHealthPlanFinder.gov
West Virginia
West Virginia residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Wisconsin
Wisconsin residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov
Wyoming
Wyoming residents can enroll using HealthCare.gov