Changes are coming to Medicaid in 2027. Starting on January 1, a new federal rule called Work Requirements for Medicaid Coverage takes effect. This means that some adults with Medicaid health insurance coverage will need to show that they work, volunteer, go to school or are enrolled in job training in order to apply for or renew their coverage. Hudson Headwaters recommends that you take action to prevent a gap in your coverage.
New York State/NY State of Health may send updates about your coverage via mail, email or text message. Log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777 to make sure they have your current contact information.
Renew your health insurance plan as soon as you are eligible. Your insurance plan may be called Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan. New York State has resources on its website and enrollment assistors who can help. You can also call the Medicaid Helpline at 800-541-2831.
Make sure you know which health insurance plan you have so you can follow the correct renewal instructions. Log in at nystateofhealth.ny.gov to confirm.
Work Requirements for Medicaid Coverage doesn’t apply to everyone. See this list of exceptions to figure out whether the new rule applies to you.
Learn more about the changes and how they might impact you on NY State of Health’s website. Enrollment assistors can help you if you’re not sure what to do.
If you have questions or need forms filled out, message your provider via the Patient Portal. Please note that Hudson Headwaters staff and providers cannot complete your Medicaid enrollment or renewal for you.
You may be eligible for the Sliding Fee Program, even after you renew your Medicaid coverage, based solely on your household/family size and how much you earn. The program discounts the cost of medical and dental care at Hudson Headwaters health centers.
