Loss of Medicaid Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:38:41 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 10/13/2025 4:38:41 PM

Q. What is Medicaid?
A. Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to qualified low-income individuals. This includes pregnant women, families and children, the elderly and people with disabilities. In some states, the program is available to all adults below a certain income level.

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care

Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of factors. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my health care options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage. Choose one of our health plans or find one on Get Covered Illinois during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't wait!

Q. Why should I shop through BCBSIL or on the State Health Insurance Marketplace?
A. You can do it all online! By using our site or Get Covered Illinois, it's easy to shop. You can compare and buy health insurance that fits your medical needs and budget. You can also see if you qualify for low monthly premiums based on your family’s total income.

Need more information? Read about these topics.

Originally published 10/2/2014; Revised 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:59:10 GMT

Revision 11 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 4/25/2024 5:59:10 PM

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care

Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of factors. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my health care options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage. Choose one of our health plans or find one on the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't wait!

Q. Why should I shop through BCBSIL or on the Health Insurance Marketplace?
A. You can do it all online! By using our site or the Health Insurance Marketplace, it's easy to shop. You can compare and buy health insurance that fits your medical needs and budget. You can also see if you qualify for low monthly premiums based on your family’s total income.

Need more information? Read about these topics.

Originally published 10/2/2014; Revised 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

Bridgett — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:27:51 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 4/16/2024 9:27:51 PM

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care

Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of factors. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my healthcare options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage. Choose one of our health plans or find one on the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't wait!

Need more information? Read about these topics.

Originally published 10/2/2014; Revised 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:25:55 GMT

Revision 9 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 4/16/2024 9:25:55 PM

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care

Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of factors. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my healthcare options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage. Choose one of our health plans or find one on the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't wait!

Need more information? Read about these topics.

Originally published 10/2/2014; Revised 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

Bridgett — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:11:46 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 2/7/2024 5:11:46 PM

Q. What is Medicaid?
A. Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to qualified low-income individuals including pregnant women, families and children, the elderly and people with disabilities. In some states, the program is available to all adults below a certain income level.

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care
Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of requirements. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my healthcare options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage through one of our health plans or the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't procrastinate!

Q. Why should I shop through BCBSIL or on the Health Insurance Marketplace?
A. You can do it all online! By using our site or the Health Insurance Marketplace, you’ll be able to shop for, compare and buy health insurance that fits your medical care needs and budget. You can also see if you qualify for low monthly premiums based on your family’s total income.

Q. What happens if I don’t enroll in health coverage after I’ve lost Medicaid?
A. If you don't have insurance, then you might be required to pay a fee, which will be applied to your tax return that you’ll file. However, if you're uninsured for less than 3 months of the calendar year, you don’t have to pay the fee.

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

Bridgett — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:11:12 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 2/7/2024 5:11:12 PM

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care
Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of requirements. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my healthcare options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage through one of our health plans or the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't procrastinate!

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:04:32 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 2/17/2023 9:04:32 PM

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care
Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of requirements. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my healthcare options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage through one of our health plans or the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't procrastinate!

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

Bridgett — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:31:15 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 6/1/2022 10:31:15 PM

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care
Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of requirements. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my healthcare options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage through one of our health plans or the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't procrastinate!

Q. Why should I shop through BCBSIL or on the Health Insurance Marketplace?
A. You can do it all online! By using our site or the Health Insurance Marketplace , you’ll be able to shop for, compare and buy health insurance that fits your medical care needs and budget. You can also see if you qualify for low monthly premiums based on your family’s total income.

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid

Loss of Medicaid Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:31:01 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 9/18/2018 7:31:01 PM

Q. What does Medicaid cover?
A. All Medicaid programs cover basic medical care, such as:

Inpatient hospital care
Doctors' visit
Outpatient hospital/clinic care
X-ray and lab services
Short-term skilled nursing, rehab and home health care
Ambulance service
Pediatric care
Some Medicaid programs might cover other medical care such as prescriptions, vision and even dental care.

Q. Why did I lose my Medicaid coverage?
A. Medicaid eligibility is based on a variety of requirements. Some reasons you could lose Medicaid coverage are:

You earn too much money
You are older than the qualifying age
You inherit, win or are given assets that change your financial status
You failed to report a change in your household, such as getting married, adopting or having a child
You are no longer pregnant

Q. What are my healthcare options if I lose Medicaid?
A. If you lose Medicaid, your child or children may be eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Your other option is to buy your own coverage through one of our health plans or the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period. Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date you lose coverage, so don't procrastinate!

Q. Why should I shop through BCBSIL or on the Health Insurance Marketplace?
A. You can do it all online! By using our site or the Health Insurance Marketplace , you’ll be able to shop for, compare and buy health insurance that fits your medical care needs and budget. You can also see if you qualify for low monthly premiums based on your family’s total income.

Q. What happens if I don’t enroll in health coverage after I’ve lost Medicaid?
A. If you don't have insurance, then you might be required to pay a fee, which will be applied to your tax return that you’ll file in 2015. However, if you're uninsured for less than 3 months of the calendar year, you don’t have to pay the fee.

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Buy Health Insurance, Medicaid