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Losing health coverage such as Medicaid is considered a qualifying event that would trigger a Special Enrollment Period. You are eligible to enroll within 60 days of that event.
Renewing Your Medicaid Coverage
Important: Get ready to renew your Virginia Medicaid health coverage! Make sure the state can reach you with important coverage updates. Visit coverva.org or call Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282 to update your phone number, email and mailing address today.
If you need help with your renewal, call our Medicaid Assistance Center at 1-800-394-7715 (TTY 711) from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Español: 1-800-394-7518 (TTY 711)
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: The state will send you a renewal application in the mail saying you need to reapply for Medicaid. You can renew the following ways: online through coverva.org , via phone by calling Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282, or by completing the paper renewal form and returning it to your local Department of Social Services.
Step 2: Complete the renewal application by the deadline provided to avoid a break in coverage.
You will continue to have Medicaid benefits throughout this renewal process.
If you no longer qualify for Medicaid
You’ll have a limited amount of time to act to get other health coverage before your Special Enrollment Period ends. You should quickly see if you are eligible for financial assistance from the government by visiting healthcare.gov